Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash

This Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash is delicious, easy to make, and makes a great healthy family meal! These stuffed squash are aromatic and filled with cooked kale, quinoa, cranberries, and chickpeas. This butternut squash recipe is packed with nutrients and flavor and it is a must-try meal idea!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 384kcal

Ingredients

2 butternut squash
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup kale
1 cup dried cranberries
1 can chick peas rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or rub with olive oil.
Cut squash lengthwise and removed any seeds.
Brush with olive oil and place with skin side down on baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, until the squash starts to lightly brown.
While squash is baking, prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
Add in chopped kale, cranberries and 1 can of drained chickpeas.
Mix in cumin and salt.
Scoop equal amounts of quinoa mixture into hollowed out squashes.
Serve and enjoy!

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