Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided; ½ cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 cup water; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup raw pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds); ¼ cup chopped green onion; ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish; 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

This vegetarian stuffed acorn squash recipe is beautiful and delicious! The cheesy quinoa filling develops an irresistible crispy top in the oven. Make it for your holiday dinner or serve it on a relaxed weeknight at home. Recipe yields 4 stuffed squash halves.

Updated at: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:07:51 GMT