This Stuffed Butternut Squash is really simple to make. It's an easy, filling vegan recipe that is great for lunch or dinner.
How to make Stuffed Butternut Squash - Serves 2
Stuffed Butternut Squash
This Stuffed Butternut Squash is really simple to make. It's an easy, filling vegan recipe that is great for lunch or dinner.
Pin Recipe Print RecipeServings: 2 people
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg butternut squash
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
- 80 g quinoa cooked
- 4 tomatoes diced
- 1 onion diced
- 0.5 tsp red chilli finely diced
- 1 tsp fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
Instructions
- Cut the top (stalk) end off the butternut squash and slice in half lengthways. Scoop out the seeds and either discard or put to one side. Using a sharp knife, score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern so that the heat can get inside.
- Drizzle with oil and season. Put on a baking tray, cut side up, and cook for 1 hour at 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
- Fry the onions and tomatoes for 5 minutes and cook the quinoa according to its instructions.
- Mix together to cooked quinoa, tomatoes, onions, chilli and coriander.
- Once the hour is up, take the butternut squash out of the oven and spoon the quinoa mixture into the holes of the butternut squash. Put them back in the oven, cut side up, for 15-20 minutes.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 2649mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 55200IU | Vitamin C: 144.5mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 6.1mg
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DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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