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Chorizo-Stuffed Acorn Squash

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 2, 2015

GHK 1115 Chorizo-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Mike Garten

Yields:

4

Like an autumn version of stuffed zucchini, this acorn squash recipe is hearty and beautiful.

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Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tsp. oil
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup Manchego cheese
4 oz. dried chorizo, finely chopped
1/4 cup mild pickled peppers, drained and finely chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Brush cut sides of acorn squash with oil. On large rimmed baking sheet, bake squash, cut side down, at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Combine quinoa, Manchego cheese, dried chorizo, and pickled peppers. Turn squash over on baking sheet; fill each with quinoa mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until squash is tender.

About 430 cals, 18 g protein, 39 g carbs, 24 g fat (11 g sat) 5 g fiber, 680 mg sodium.

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