), 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped, Stuffed Delicata Squash With Sage Pesto, Quinoa, and Cranberries, 1 cup cooked chickpeas (if canned, drained and rinsed). Reduce heat and cover. SHOP SUBSCRIBE | RECIPE INDEX, © 2019 THE SIMPLE VEGANISTA | A VEGAN FOOD BLOG, STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH + QUINOA, CRANBERRY & PISTACHIO, RUSTIC APPLE & PEAR CRISP (HEALTHY + VEGAN) », LEMON CHICKPEA ORZO SOUP (VEGAN AVGOLEMONO). Black beans and quinoa provide lots of protein in this meatless meal. YUM. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot and add the quinoa. Absolutely love the flavours and colours in this and your gorgeous photos! P.S. Just came across your blog…I love it! I must not be trying hard enough. I think our days of playing “Survivor” in our own house are behind us. Unsweetened is best but can be hard to find. Thanks for a great recipe!! Honestly, if I could eat one meal over and over again for the rest of the winter this would be it. When you make stuffed delicata squash, it’s super easy to prepare and to eat – no scooping of squash out of its skin, just slice and eat. Rating: 4 stars 2891 Ratings. Phew! RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: For roasting the squash I love my Silpat or these parchment liners for lining this rimmed baking sheet (affiliate links). I love how delicious it is and it is SO easy to work with! SAGE pesto? i have to try this. First of all, delicata squash is Stuffed delicata squash filled with spinach, apples, raisins, shallots, quinoa… Quinoa Stuffing: In a medium pot, add quinoa and water, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Tag @thesimpleveganista on Instagram and hashtag it #thesimpleveganista. In a pinch, acorn squash will do—but don't eat the skin! This dish tastes best when enjoyed with good wine and a little Mariah Carey Holiday music playing in the background (no judgment please!) girl, YUM. Bake in oven for 35 – 40 minutes, or until squash is tender and pierces easily with a fork. Let this be a template for you to create a quinoa stuffing to your liking. PRIVACY POLICY + DISCLAIMERS Servings 2-4. Return stuffed squash to oven and roast until squash is tender and tops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. A feast for fall! Why should you stuff Delicata Squash? Melt 1 TBSP butter and coat the inner parts of the delicata evenly. Cook until quinoa is tender and easily fluffed with a fork. Now just tell me why I can’t find delicata squash around here! funny timing – i was just searching your blog a few days ago for a savory cranberry recipe! Melt 1 TBSP butter and coat the inner parts of the delicata evenly. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Five Spice Roasted Apple and Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash. Pass me a fork and I will happily dig into this meal all season long. Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats My colorful “boats” with quinoa, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that’s cream-colored with green stripes. Add sausage, onion, and garlic. Haha, I love a little Mariah Carey Christmas album too – Christmas wouldnt be Christmas without it! Looks yummy and I like how easy the delicate squash is to work with compared to a butternut squash. I made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious! Cut acorn squash in half & scoop out the center seeds. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make. Prep and roast the squash: Wash and dry squash. A garnish of plump golden raisins pickled with a bit of vinegar and date syrup adds welcome pops of brightness. Everything about it, so simple and beautiful! Seek out organic cranberries if possible. On the drive home from work this evening, S asked me what I was planning to make for the last day of Vegan MoFo.