Stuffed Butternut Squash

Name: Stuffed Butternut Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 squash (medium butternut); 120 g of quinoa; 150 g of chickpeas (cooked); 40 g of cranberries (dried); 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1/2 tsp of nutmeg (ground); 1/4 clove of cloves (ground); 1/2 tsp of cinnamon (ground); salt; pepper; a few sprigs parsley (fresh)

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This roasted squash half serves as a bowl for a mix of quinoa and vegetables. 🎃 It's a complete, good-looking vegetarian dish.

Total time: 1 h 05
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €3.25

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

🎅 Christmas: all recipes

As a starter

Christmas Salad

20 minEasy

For dessert

Gingerbread Chocolate Tart

1 hEasy

To drink

Christmas Cranberry & Spice Punch

25 minEasy

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

410kcal

Protein13 g13%
Carbs62 g62%
Fat11 g25%
Fiber9 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add a drizzle of fresh orange juice 🍊 to the stuffing just before putting it in the oven: it brings out the spices and makes the mixture even more fragrant! 😍

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Up to 3 months once cooked, in individual portions in an airtight container.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The stuffing can be made ahead. The squash can be roasted the day before, then stuffed and reheated before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 15-20 min at 160-180°C. Microwave: 3-4 min on medium power. Saucepan: stuffing only, reheat gently with a little water.

Variations

Add squash flesh to the stuffing for extra sweetness.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve as a festive vegetarian main.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to seed the squash: scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Unrinsed quinoa: rinse it before cooking.
Serving without reheating: put back in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make stuffed butternut squash?

Cut the squash in half, seed it, oil it and roast for 35 to 40 minutes at 190 °C, mix cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cranberries and spices, stuff the squash, then return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

How do you cook quinoa?

Rinse the quinoa, then cook it in twice its volume of water for 12 to 15 minutes, until fully absorbed, before mixing it with the chickpeas and cranberries.

Which spices go in the stuffing?

The stuffing is flavored with half a teaspoon of nutmeg, cinnamon and a little ground clove, with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Why add squash flesh?

Once the squash is cooked, scoop out a little flesh to hollow it out slightly and add it to the stuffing for extra sweetness, before stuffing each half.