Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This vegan stuffed acorn squash recipe is a delicious and healthy option for a vegan or vegetarian meal. The acorn squash is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of quinoa, black beans, vegetables, and spices. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

Recipe Type:
Vegan

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
60 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

35.30 oz

Acorn squash

7.06 oz

Quinoa

7.06 oz

Black Beans

3.53 oz

Red Bell Pepper

3.53 oz

red onion

2 cloves

garlic

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 tsp

Cumin

1 tsp

Chili powder

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

0.71 oz

fresh cilantro

Directions

Oven

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp.

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
Oven

Step 2

Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
Stove

Step 3

While the squash is roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic until softened.

10 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
Stove

Step 4

Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.

5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
Oven

Step 5

Remove the roasted acorn squash from the oven and flip them over. Fill each squash half with the quinoa and black bean mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time

Step 6

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (62.99%)
Protein (15.75%)
Fat (21.26%)

Fat:
6 g (54 kcal)

Protein:
10 g (40 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
40 g (160 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 11.025 kcal 0.55%
Vitamin A 2.205 IU 0.25%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1764 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0441 g 0.04%
Fat 0.2646 g 0.19%
Carbohydrates 1.764 g 0.35%
Sodium 17.64 mg 3.53%
Fibers 0.3528 g 0.93%
Sugars 0.1764 g 0%
Protein 0.441 g 0.52%
Vitamin C 3.528 mg 3.92%
Calcium 0.2646 mg 0.05%
Iron 0.882 mg 0.18%
Potassium 35.28 mg 7.06%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.0882 mg 0.59%
Zinc 0.0441 mg 0.01%
Selenium 0.441 mcg 0.09%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

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Meal Type Lunch Snack Supper
Difficulty Level Medium

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