Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Recipe

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Quinoa-Stuffed Squash
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Directions:

  1. Cut the top quarter off each squash; reserve tops. Discard seeds. Arrange squashes, cut sides down, in 2 (11 x 7-inch) baking dishes. Fill each dish with 1-inch of water; microwave 1 dish at HIGH 15 minutes. Remove dish; repeat with remaining dish. Cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; sauté 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon. Add carrot, onion, and garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 minutes or until carrot is tender.
  4. Combine sausage, carrot mixture, quinoa, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Stuff about 1 cup quinoa mixture in each squash, and top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Arrange stuffed squashes in a broiler-safe baking dish, and place tops in dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from oven.
  5. Preheat broiler to high.
  6. Broil squashes 4 minutes or until cheese is golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 843.61 Kcal (3532 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.98g 29%
Cholesterol 48.6mg 16%
Sodium 1394.78mg 58%
Potassium 1161.78mg 25%
Total Carbs 134.56g 45%
Sugars 28.14g 113%
Dietary Fiber 21.06g 84%
Protein 35.75g 71%
Vitamin C 97.5mg 163%
Vitamin A 6.2mg 206%
Iron 10mg 56%
Calcium 417.7mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 33.22 Kcal (139 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.75g 29%
Cholesterol 1.91mg 16%
Sodium 54.92mg 58%
Potassium 45.75mg 25%
Total Carbs 5.3g 45%
Sugars 1.11g 113%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 84%
Protein 1.41g 71%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 163%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 206%
Iron 0.4mg 56%
Calcium 16.4mg 42%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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