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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and Pistachios

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and Pistachios

This main-course-worthy dish is all about the presentation. Quinoa's a complete protein, and it will easily fill up guests who skip the turkey. If you're serving vegans, swap the feta for some nutritional yeast, which has a mild nutty, cheesy flavor.

Whole Living, November 2011 http://www.marthastewart.com/150863/stuffed-acorn-squash-quinoa-and-pistachios
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  • Yield Serves 8

Ingredients

    • 4 small acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
    • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
    • 1/2 cup roasted, salted pistachios, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
    • Pinch red-pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Brush squash with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast cut side down on two baking sheets until tender and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, parsley, feta, pistachios, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Divide filling among squash.

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