Stuffed Acorn Squash
with Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread Crumbs
Prep Time
75 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 Slices of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
- 2 large acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- [q:1/4] tsp pepper
- [q:1/2] tsp salt
- [q:1/2] cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- [q:1/2] cup apple, peeled and diced
- [q:1/2] teaspoon ground cinnamon
- [q:1/2] teaspoon dried sage
- [q:1/4] teaspoon ground nutmeg
- [q:1/2] cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- [q:1/2] cup dried cranberries
- [q:1/4] cup chopped walnuts
- [q:1/4] cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice the acorn squash in half from stem to tip and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the cut sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.
- Make bread crumbs out of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread.
- While the squash roasts, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the diced apple, cinnamon, sage, and nutmeg. Cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Stir to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Turn the roasted squash halves cut side up and fill each with the quinoa mixture.
- Mix the crumbled breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the top of each squash half.
- Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Info
Made with quinoa: 430 Calories, 12 g Protein, 6 mg Cholesterol, 65 g Carbohydrates, 18 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 8 g Fiber, 17 g Total fat (3 g sat), 467 mg Sodium, [nut:4] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nut:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Magnesium, [nut:2] Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Potassium, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Iron, Zinc