This protein-packed, vegan baked acorn squash dish is perfect for the changing seasons!
Mediterranean Stuffed Acorn Squash
1 large acorn squash
2 tablespoons (27 g) extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt
Ground pepper
1 ½ (2.1 g) teaspoons Za’atar spice mix (recipe below)
1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa (to add flavor, toast quinoa before cooking)
⅛ cup (21 g) dried cranberries
⅛ cup (17.9 g) pine nuts (toasted if desired)
¼ cup (42.5 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, chopped
⅛ cup (5 g) fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
½ tablespoon (1.5 g) fresh chives, chopped
⅛ cup (5 g) fresh mint, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon (1.2 g) paprika
½ tablespoon (4.5 g) feta cheese
Za’atar Spice Blend
2 tablespoons (8 g) ground oregano
2 tablespoons (16 g) ground sumac
2 tablespoons (18 g) sesame seeds
1 tablespoon (1.7 g) ground majoram
1 tablespoon (4 g) ground thyme
1 teaspoon (7 g) sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Microwave the ...
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