Quinoa Stuffed Squash

Quinoa Stuffed Squash

A hearty main dish or side dish, this tasty mixture is at home in a halved squash or a bell pepper.

Acorn squash or two bell peppers

1 cup quinoa (or quinoa, amaranth, millet mix)

½ cup red lentils

2 cups water

2 teaspoons bouillon mix (or salt and a few chopped fresh herbs)

Lime juice (from ½ of a lime)

½ cup grated cheese, any type – optional

 

Cut the squash in half from stem end to blossom end. Scoop out the seeds and pulp. If using bell peppers, cut the stem ends off and remove the seeds.

Set the squash cut sides down in a baking dish. Bake at 350oF for about 1 hour, or until tender.

Do not precook the bell peppers.

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, lentils, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18 – 20 minutes.

Fill the squash or peppers with the quinoa mixture, and drizzle with the lime juice.  Sprinkle these with cheese, and place in the 350oF oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until everything is hot and the cheese is melted.

Servings: 2 for main dish, 4 for side dish

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Author: madesimplybyjane

I have had a passion for cooking and eating healthy food for most of my life. My professional training includes a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Arts from Bastyr University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics and Secondary Education from Western Washington University. As a lifelong teacher of all ages, my focus is teaching people how to cook simple meals for their families. My belief is anyone, even children, can learn to prepare healthy, inexpensive, delicious meals for themselves and those they care for. I absolutely love to help unravel the mystery of bread making, combine whatever produce is on hand to prepare a delicious soup or stew, or create something new with whomever is interested in participating. As a former preschool teacher, I still enjoy playing in the kitchen with children. I am also an ovarian cancer survivor, and a team leader and fund raiser for a local organization funding ovarian cancer research. My home is in Lake Forest Park, Wa. where I live with my husband, Mark, and our cat, Gilbert. When not teaching, I like to garden, hike, kayak, and cook for friends and family.

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