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Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberry Sauce (V, V+, GF)

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberry Sauce (V, V+, GF)

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

November 10, 2019

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Ingredients
  • 1 large acorn squash
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 medium onion diced (I used red onion)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Step 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Step 2 Take one large acorn and slice both ends off.
  • Step 3 Next cut 1/2 inch wide slices (this should yield four rounds).
  • Step 4 Remove all seeds from the centers.
  • Step 5 Place on baking sheet and lightly pepper, then bake for 25 minutes at 350 F.
  • Step 6 When ready, a fork should be able to come out, but acorn will still be a bit firm.
  • Step 7 In a pan, drizzle olive oil and start sautéing 1 cup of celery and 1/2 of a medium onion diced.
  • Step 8 Lightly salt and pepper and reduce heat when translucent (about 5 to 7 minutes).
  • Step 9 Then add 1/3 cup dried cranberries and 1 cup vegetable broth.
  • Step 10 Next add in 1/2 cup quinoa and return to high heat stirring more than occasionally (you need to be attending the pan at this point).
  • Step 11 When it reaches a full boil and you notice liquid reducing, turn the temperature to low and add 1/2 cup of orange juice and put a lid over the pan.
  • Step 12 Remove the lid and stir occasionally.
  • Step 13 This may take 15 to 20 minutes before ready.
  • Step 14 When quinoa is done scoop the quinoa mixture into the center of each acorn round and place
  • Step 15 Back into the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

 

Fresh Cranberry Sauce (V, V+, GF)

November 10, 2019

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces of fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
Directions
  • Step 1 Place ingredients in to a food processor or blender and blend thoroughly.
  • Step 2 ***This cranberry sauce has a bright tart flavor.

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