Quinoa Avocado Stuffed Acorn Squash
I finally went to the Sunday Farmers Market this past week! I haven’t been in a while because of other things going on, so I was super excited to go check out what was available and to pick up some freshly-picked, farm-fresh veggies!
It was hard to choose what to get, but the Acorn Squash looked really good! I have only used acorn squash a few times, including two years ago at Thanksgiving when I made Cashew Cheese & Pomegranate Acorn Squash. Surprisingly, I didn’t ever post the recipe…so maybe I will make it again and do so soon 🙂 Here is what that dish looked like:
Anyway, back to the Farmer’s Market, I picked up two acorn squash and tried to figure out what to make. I wanted something easy, quick, and accessible with ingredients that I had at home. I came up with a Quinoa Avocado filling to scoop inside the roasted squash. It reminded me of a burrito in a squash bowl. It really was super easy to make, and really didn’t take that long! Both Nathan and I really enjoyed this meal and I would make it again.
Quinoa Avocado Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 2 small acorn squash, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup toasted acorn squash seeds
- 2 avocados, diced
- dash of lime juice
- salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out the insides. Save the seeds for roasting! Drizzle the squash with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast cut side up for for about 45 minutes or until your squash is tender in the middle.
- In a skillet, add the onion. Cook until translucent, then add the rest of the ingredients except the avocado.
- Remove skillet from the heat, and let it cool. Then, stir in the diced avocado. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Scoop the filling into the acorn squashes halves.
Notes
Make ahead tip: make the quinoa/black bean filling up to two days in advance and store it in the fridge. Wait to add the avocado until ready to stuff & serve. Extra filling tastes delicious as a burrito!
This looks really yummy! I’ve never had acorn squash, I’ll have to give it a try.
My 8 year old saw all the squash at the store and wanted to try it. Lets say we have a lot of squash.
YUM! this looks so good! I love going to the farmer’s market in Sterling when I can 🙂
Hi Katie,
Just in time for our Thanksgiving dinner! Who can resist these delectable ingredients stuffed into an acorn squash? Thanks for sharing your healthy and delicious Quinoa Avocado Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing.
I have a quinoa stuffed acorn squash rings recipe that is heavenly. It makes no sense that I only make it for Thanksgiving. Have an awesome weekend Katie!
Looks very interesting!