Description
A cozy, plant-based dish featuring roasted butternut squash stuffed with a flavorful mixture of quinoa, black beans, and spices, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash
- 1 cup quinoa (or rice)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prep your squash.
- Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the cut surfaces with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes until fork-tender.
- Rinse your quinoa under cold water and combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Bring it to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and cinnamon, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the black beans and corn, allowing them to warm through, then fold in the cooked quinoa and mix well.
- Flip the squash halves cut side up and spoon the quinoa mixture into each half.
- Return the stuffed squash to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with the filling! Add spicy jalapeños or Italian flavors with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, stuffed butternut squash, plant-based, comfort food