Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats

Name: Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 delicata squash (about 12 ounces each); 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese; 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted

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Prep:15minCook:15min

My colorful “boats” with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that’s cream-colored with green stripes. In a pinch, acorn squash will do—but don't eat the skin! —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Updated at: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:27:31 GMT