stuffed acorn squash with quinoa, greens + grapes
vegetarian or vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free
Course main dish
Cuisine gluten-free, soy-free, vegetarian
Servings 2 as a main dish
- 1 acorn squash halved + seeds removed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 bunch kale ribs removed + ripped into smaller pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup quinoa cooked
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup red grapes [or cherries] halved
- 1/4 cup goat cheese [or feta] crumbled - optional
preheat oven to 400F.
on a parchment lined baking sheet, place squash cut side up. drizzle 1 tbsp coconut oil over squash + roast for 45 min.
heat medium sauce pan to medium-low heat + add 1 tbsp coconut oil. add kale + cover to steam until bright green, approx 5-8 min.
remove lid, change to medium heat + add garlic, saute until fragrant approx 3-5 min.
turn off heat, mix in quinoa + pecans.
stuff squash with filling, top w/ grapes + cheese.
add S+P to taste if desired.