Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Stuffed Delicata Squash, a comforting dish that brings together fresh seasonal ingredients for a nutritious meal. Perfectly roasted delicata squash halves are filled with a savory mixture of quinoa, black beans, and spices, topped with gooey cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied. With its vibrant presentation and hearty filling, Stuffed Delicata Squash is sure to impress your guests while also keeping your health goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium delicata squash
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ¾ cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed well)
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 15-ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- additional cilantro or cheddar cheese for serving (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the delicata squashes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 1½ cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped red onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce, black beans, and fresh cilantro. Mix well.
- Fill each squash half with the quinoa mixture and top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Place stuffed squashes in a baking dish covered with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or cheese before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg