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Beyond Burger and Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash

Published December 8, 2018
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A black plate holds four halves of stuffed squash, garnished with quinoa, cranberries, and parsley. Nearby, a striped cloth, garlic cloves, and a small bowl with cranberries sit alongside a fork and knife. A dish of Beyond Burger crumbles adds an extra layer of flavor to the meal. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published December 8, 2018
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Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

These stuffed squash boats are vegan, gluten-free and so delicious everyone at your holiday table will want one. Added bonus — they can be made up to three days in advance and popped in the oven 30 minutes before serving.

Beyond Burger and Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash

Ingredients

  • 2 medium (12 ounce/340g each) delicata squash
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup (110g) Beyond Meat crumbles, or other meatless crumbles
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (102g) quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning or dried sage
  • 1 medium garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° (177°C). Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds. Brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the filling. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the crumbles and sauté until browned in places and heated through, 2 minutes. Pour into a medium bowl and set aside.

Return saucepan to stove and add the remaining oil. Add the onions and celery and sauté until tender, 3 minutes. Add the quinoa, poultry seasoning and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add 1 scant cup water and salt. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

Combine the crumbles, quinoa mixture, dried cranberries and parsley, stirring to combine. Turn the baked squash cut side up on the baking sheet. Carefully mound the quinoa stuffing into the squash cavities and bake until heated through, 10–15 minutes.

The roasted stuffed squash can be made up to 3 days ahead. Do not bake the stuffed squash, instead, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. To finish, cover the squash with foil and bake in a 350°F (177°C) oven until heated through, 30 minutes.

Serves 4 | Serving size: 1/2 stuffed squash, 1/2 cup stuffing

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 285; Total Fat: 13.5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 462mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 11g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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