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Holiday Stuffed Squash

21 Wednesday Nov 2012

Posted by creatingahealthylifestyle in Recipes

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Acorn Squash, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipe, Holiday Recipe, Holiday Stuffed Squash, Quinoa, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian

1 acorn squash

1 cup quinoa (uncooked)

2 cups water or vegetable broth

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup red onion, diced

2 tablespoons cranberries, dried

Cut the squash in half, remove seeds and bake at 400 degrees, cut side down on a lined baking sheet until soft, about 30-40 minutes. While the squash is cooking, prepare the filling.  Rinse the quinoa and place in a medium sauce pan with the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for an additional 5-10 minutes.  Fluff with a fork.

When the squash is done, stuff both halves with the quinoa filling and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.

Makes 2-4 servings

Yummy Yam Pudding

17 Wednesday Oct 2012

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Acorn Squash, Cinnamon, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipe, High Fiber, Kid Friendly Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian, Yams

4 medium size yams

1 acorn squash, cut in half and seeded

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1-2 tablespoons honey or agave sweetener (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake yams and squash together by placing the yams on the top oven rack with foil below to catch any dripping, and place the squash, cut side down, on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake until both are soft (test by inserting a knife), about one hour, turning the yams after 30 minutes.

When cooled enough to handle, peel the yams and scrape out the squash from the outer shell.  Place in a large bowl, add the cinnamon and sweetener if desired.  Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth.

Enjoy warm or cold.

Makes 4 servings.

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