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Stuffed Gem Squash

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350
A delicious and wholesome dish featuring roasted gem squash filled with a flavorful quinoa and herb mixture.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 3 pieces gem squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup quinoa (uncooked weight)
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1 clove garlic (minced or finely diced)
  • small handful parsley (diced)
  • small handful thyme (diced)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Slice tops off squash, remove seeds, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  • Mix cooked quinoa with cream cheese, herbs, garlic, and salt. Stuff into baked squash halves and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes

Ensure to adjust baking time based on squash size for perfect tenderness.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Gem Squash