QUINOA-STUFFED SQUASH BOATS

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My colorful "boats" with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that's cream-colored with green stripes. In a pinch, acorn squash will do-but don't eat the skin! -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 delicata squash (about 12 ounces each)
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Lightly brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down. Bake until tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes., Stir in garbanzo beans, cranberries, green onion, sage, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining oil and salt; spoon into squash. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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