Delicata Delish

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Ingredients

  • 1 large delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Arrange the squash halves cut side up in a baking dish. Fill dish with about 1/4 inch water. Place 1 tablespoon butter on each half, and season halves with salt and pepper. Cover dish, and bake squash 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until very tender.
  3. Place quinoa in a pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until tender. Stir in pine nuts, and cook until golden. Gently mix into the pot with the cooked quinoa.
  5. Cut the squash halves in half, and fill each quarter with the quinoa mixture. Serve each stuffed squash quarter on a bed of the remaining quinoa mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

537 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 41g 53% DV
Carbs 38.6g 14% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 10g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9728.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 714.8mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 18.1mg 20% DV
Calcium 105.8mg 8% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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