Veggie Stuffed Acorn Squash Melange Chopped

November 30, 2014

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Serves 4: Easy Roasted Acorn Squash recipe. Vegetarian option. Chopped ingredients go farther. "Get Your Spoons Ready!"

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Baking Sheet Ingredients:
2 Acorn Squash, halved and seeded
1 Red Pepper, Chopped
1 Medium Zucchini, Chopped
1 teaspoon ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher or Sea Salt
2 teaspoons Olive Oil, divided

Bowl/Pan Ingredients:
1 cup Chopped Red or Brown Onion
2 Garlic Cloves, finely Chopped
1/2 cup canned White Beans with 1/4 cup reserved liquid.
16 Medium Shrimp. Shelled, deveined, tail off and Thirded
1/2 cup cooked Quinoa
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1-2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar. Check for taste after adding one T.
1 teaspoon ground Cumin or more to taste
1/2 cup Grated Smoked Gouda or Cheddar Cheese, divided
4 cups Chopped Swiss Chard. Kale would be a healthful option
Kosher or Sea Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Zing Factor:
1 teaspoon Molasses. This adds a hint of smokey sweetness

Baking Sheet Ingredient Prep: I used 1 sheet for the Acorns and 1 for the Veggies. Lightly coat the halved and seeded Acorn with Olive Oil. Sprinkle it with Salt and Cumin and place on sheet cut side...
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Nutritions

Calories
1365

Sodium
4863mg
202% DV

Fat
79g
122% DV

Protein
66g
133% DV

Carbs
87g
29% DV

Fiber
17g
71% DV