Organic Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash

Monday, June 24th, 2024 | Farm Fresh

Try this delicious Organic Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash for a hearty winter meal! Packed with organic quinoa, veggies, and a hint of sweetness from cranberries, it’s a nutritious choice that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.

Ingredients:

• 2 organic butternut squash, halved and seeds removed
• 1 cup organic quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped organic walnuts
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place butternut squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until tender.
• Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
• Stir in dried thyme, cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring well.
• Spoon quinoa mixture into the roasted butternut squash halves.
• Return stuffed squash to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.