Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

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cooking spray
2 lbs acorn squash (2 1 lb each)
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup quinoa (uncooked )
1/3 cup natural almonds (raw )
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Brush the cut side of each squash with 1/2 teaspoon honey; place squash, cut side down, onto the baking sheet, and bake for 40 minutes, or until tender.
Meanwhile, put the quinoa and 1 c water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover; cook until all the water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes.
In a dry medium-size skillet, toast the nuts over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, three to five minutes. Allow them to cool, then chop them.
Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook until is softened and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds more. Stir in the cumin, cinnamon and ginger. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice.
Add the onion mixture to the cooked quinoa, stirring until well combined. Stir in the almonds, apricots, parsley and mint; season with salt and pepper. To serve, place a squash half on a serving plate then fill each piece of squash with one quarter of the quinoa mixture. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of honey, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	381.17 Kcal (1596 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.83g	23%
Sodium	17.81mg	1%
Potassium	1234.09mg	26%
Total Carbs	58.38g	19%
Sugars	16.17g	65%
Dietary Fiber	9.52g	38%
Protein	8.61g	17%
Vitamin C	36.3mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	48.9mg	271%
Calcium	152.9mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.59 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.46g	23%
Sodium	5.35mg	1%
Potassium	371mg	26%
Total Carbs	17.55g	19%
Sugars	4.86g	65%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	38%
Protein	2.59g	17%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	14.7mg	271%
Calcium	46mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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