Description
Delight your taste buds with this delicious Stuffed Delicata Squash recipe, a perfect blend of flavors and nutrition that adds warmth to any dining table. This vegetarian dish features tender delicata squash filled with a savory mixture of quinoa, black beans, and aromatic spices, making it a nutritious choice for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. The vibrant colors and beautiful presentation make it an eye-catching centerpiece that is sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to add your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium delicata squash
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- ¾ cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 15-ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the delicata squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, brush cut sides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for about 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook in a saucepan with 1½ cups water over medium heat until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, red onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce, black beans, and cilantro.
- Once roasted, turn squash halves over and fill generously with the quinoa mixture. Top with cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half of delicata squash (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg