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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, minced
  • 1 cloved of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice acorn squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Rub with oil, salt and pepper and place face down on a baking sheet and bake for about 35-40 minutes.
  • Toast pumpkin seeds in a tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat until golden. 
  • Mix cooked quinoa, chickpeas, toasted pumpkin seeds, green onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and minced parsley in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil. Stir until combined.
  • Cut each acorn half in half again and scoop mixture evenly onto to all four sections. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and feta or goat cheese.