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Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Maple Viniagrette

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Dress up the traditional brown sugared or maple syrup glazed acorn squash with tasty sweet and slightly savory quinoa.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Acorn Squash
  • Olive Oil For Brushing
  • Sprinkle Of Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 whole Small To Medium Onion, Sliced
  • 1-½ cup Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions)
  • ¼ cups Toasted Pecans
  • ¼ cups Dried Cherries (or Any Dried Fruit)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cut squash in half and remove seeds and membrane, then brush the flesh with olive oil and sprinkle with a little bit of salt. Put it in a baking dish, cut side up and roast in the preheated oven for around 30 minutes or until easily pierced by fork.

Meanwhile melt butter in skillet over low heat and then add onions, letting them cook over low to medium low heat until very golden brown.

When onions are caramelized, toss together cooked quinoa, onions, toasted pecans and dried cherries in a medium-sized bowl.

In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup until completely combined. Drizzle half of the maple vinaigrette over the quinoa and stir well. Keep adding more vinaigrette until it suits your taste.

Spoon quinoa mixture into the roasted squash and serve warm.

* To balance the sweet and savory, skip the dried cherries or use a less sweet fruit such as cranberries.

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