Halal Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash (Quinoa)

Halal Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash (Quinoa)
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time45 min
Total Time1 hr
Servings4
CuisineAmerican / Fall-inspired
Calories380 kcal

Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash (Quinoa) — a healthy halal recipe with 380 calories and 14g protein per serving.

Ingredients
  • 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, 1 apple or cranberries, chopped
  • 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, spinach or kale
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp thyme, ½ tsp cinnamon, salt & pepper
  • Toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven 400°F. Brush squash with oil, season, and roast cut-side down 35-45 min until tender.
  2. 2Sauté onion and garlic. Add chickpeas, apple, greens, cooked quinoa, and spices.
  3. 3Fill roasted squash halves with mixture. Bake 10 more min. Top with nuts.
Nutrition Per Serving
CaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
380 kcal14g62g11g11g

Nutrition values are estimates.

Halal Note: Ensure all ingredients used are halal-certified. Always verify product labels before purchasing.