Tonight is going to be short and sweet. I’m not feeling 100% — nothing serious I think it’s just a bit of seasonal allergies, but some relaxing and an early night in bed is definitely in my future.
Hubby’s Diner
My wonderful husband wanted to make sure I had a good dinner tonight when I got home, and was even thoughtful enough to take pictures while he was preparing it for you all. Tonight on the menu we had a Stuffed Acorn Squash with quinoa and mixed veggies and of course, a small side caesar salad for me. Here is his recipe for you all 🙂
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Serves 2
Ingredients
- One whole acorn squash
- 1/2 cup of quinoa
- One small carrot
- One stalk of celery
- Quarter of a white onion
- 2 fresh sprigs of rosemary, or about 1/4 cup
- 1/4 fresh basil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- Parmesan for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Direction
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray/oil a baking sheet
- Prepare your quinoa while your oven heats to al dente (about 15-20 minutes depending, about 80% cooked)
- When quinoa is finished, drain excess water and put to the side
- Dice the vegetables and herbs and combine with the warm quinoa.
- Mix everything together with olive oil
- Split the acorn squash in half and clean out the innards (Zach recommends using an ice cream scoop for this step)
- Stuff the halves with the quinoa mixture, add salt and pepper to taste
- Cover the acorn squash with foil, and bake for about an hour, depending on the size of the squash. Removing the foil about 3/4 of the way through.
- Top with parmesan and enjoy!
I’m going to a resource fair in the morning for work — so I’ll try and make sure I stop by before heading that direction in the AM. Time to get some R and R with the family 🙂 Have a great night all!
Question of the Night: Anyone else struggling with seasonal allergies or sinuses right now?
Mine are mainly in my head, mild constant head aches, with some other minor aches and pains.
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Holey bageezus that looks good! What a sweetheart of a hubby! I hope you feel better! Rest rest rest! Oh and liquids.
He’s a keeper.
I’ve never made acorn squash before. I always thought they looked cool. While I can’t eat quinoa, I wonder if these would be good stuffed with ground beef, onions and peppers. And tell your hubby he’s smart for using the ice cream scoop, I would have never thought to do that. I’ll have to remember that the next time I’m scooping seeds out of a butternut squash!
Feel better!
Cristina
They’d be AMAZING stuffed with ground beef and peppers!
Silly question: what does an acorn squash taste like? Butternut melts in your mouth and is sweet, and Spaghetti has a nice crunch to it with no distinct taste.
Acorn is a little nuttier — but still slightly sweet. Zach actually added a bit of maple syrup to his and it was great!
Allergies all year round for me that past couple years. Finally going to get tested and figure out what they are.
It’s such a bummer! Hope they figure out what yours are!
I have a a feelings it’s dust or my dog. Either way, he’s not going anywhere.
LOL — I’m glad the furball is there to stay! I’m kind of partial to them!
What a cool recipe.. I have a feeling I would trainwreck that one. I always mess up stuffing things. It’s above my skill level lol
haha It really is easy with this one! Acorn squash give a really easy and steady little veggie to stuff!
Looks good and healthy!
I may just have to give this a try. I work at a farmer’s market & we’re selling acorn squash, but I’ve never eaten it.
It’s SO good — and actually pretty easy!
mmm I love acorn squash! I just made some acorn squash baked macaroni and cheese the other night! So good!
OK that sounds amazing!
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Love the shout out lady 🙂