{"id":15392,"date":"2025-12-02T23:51:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15392"},"modified":"2025-12-02T23:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:51:57","slug":"acorn-squash-with-cranberry-quinoa-and-goat-cheese-stuffing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15392","title":{"rendered":"Acorn Squash With Cranberry, Quinoa and Goat Cheese Stuffing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Acorn-Squash-With-Cranberry-Quinoa-and-Goat-Cheese-Stuffing-1024x643.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A plate with a roasted acorn squash filled with a couscous mixture sits next to a small dish of crumbled cheese. More roasted acorn squash halves are visible on a white plate in the background. A napkin, spoons, glasses of water, and a bottle are also on the table. MyFitnessPal Blog\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The buttery, corn-like flavor of acorn squash marries well with maple syrup and quinoa in this autumnal showstopper. It makes a colorful side dish on your holiday table. To control portion sizes, slice the squash crosswise into smaller sections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Acorn Squash With Cranberry, Quinoa and Goat Cheese Stuffing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 (862g) acorn squash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 tbsp maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 tbsp olive oil, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1\/4 tsp black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2\/3 cup (120g) dry quinoa, rinsed\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 small garlic clove, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1\/2 cup (54.5g) toasted pecans, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1\/4 cup (40g) dried cranberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 tbsp apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 ounces (57g) plain goat cheese, crumbled<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Cut the squash in half crosswise, trimming off the stem and base of the pointed end so they sit upright. Scoop out seeds and discard. Place the squash halves cut side up in a 9-by-13-inch (23cm-by-33cm) baking dish. Drizzle the squash with 1 tablespoon of the oil and the maple syrup. Season with 1\/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Cover baking dish and bake until squash are tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the squash halves are baking, make the filling. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant,about 1 minute. Remove from heat, add 1\u2153 cup cold water and remaining 1\/2 teaspoon salt. Return to heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the grains have expanded and the water has been absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Stir in the cranberries, remove from heat, and let stand, covered for 10 minutes to finish cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stir the pecans, parsley and vinegar into the quinoa. Pour the maple syrup and oil pooled in the cavities of the squash into the quinoa mixture as well and stir to combine. Stuff quinoa mixture into the cavities of the squash, sprinkle with goat cheese and serve warm or at room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves: 4 |\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Serving Size: 1\/2 squash, 1\/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon stuffing (125g)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nutrition (per serving): <\/strong><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calories: 468; Total Fat: 23g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 12g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 651mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar:14g; Protein: 10g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutrition Bonus:<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Calcium: 15%; Iron: 20%; Potassium: 974%; Vitamin A: 17%; Vitamin C: 33%<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Originally published November 23, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/acorn-squash-with-cranberry-quinoa-and-goat-cheese-stuffing\/\">Acorn Squash With Cranberry, Quinoa and Goat Cheese Stuffing<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/acorn-squash-with-cranberry-quinoa-and-goat-cheese-stuffing\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes The buttery, corn-like flavor of acorn squash marries well with maple syrup and quinoa in this autumnal showstopper. It makes a colorful side dish on your holiday table. To control portion sizes, slice the squash crosswise into smaller sections. 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