i’ve been summoning fall for the last two weeks, and now it’s finally here.
i know it’s totally boring to complain about the weather, but summer was getting too hot for me, and i was ready for cardigans and boots. i would never want to live in a place that didn’t have all four seasons, because i’ve realized that i’m the absolute happiest at each seasons beginning.
i love the crisp smell of fall, the first snowfall, the little signs that flowers are going to bloom, and getting tan. but the problem is i only like them for a month (maybe two). then i’m ready to move on.
anyways, now that it is officially fall i will flavor everything with squash and pumpkin. you’ll love it.
this acorn squash recipe is stuffed with quinoa, kale, feta, and other delicious things. it tastes like fall. like it should.
- 2 small or 1 medium sized acorn squash, cut in ½ and seeds scooped out
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- salt and pepper
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup kale, large stems removed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup scallions, chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on cut side of squash. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet with cut side down and bake for 25 minutes. Flip over and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in cast iron pan. Add onions, cooking until translucent, then adding garlic. Add cumin and cinnamon and mix well. Add in kale and let wilt down for a couple minutes. Then stir in balsamic vinegar and quinoa.
- Remove from heat and add in scallions, dried cranberries and cilantro.
- Once squash is done, remove from oven and let cool for a couple minutes.
- Right before stuffing the squash with filling, add feta to the kale mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop filling into acorn squash and serve immediately.
recipe adapted from camille styles.
Recipe rephotographed October 2014.
1. this looks awesome 2. you crack me up… this is so you!
writes rochebelleI made this last night – so delicious. I was a little nervous mixing cranberries, cilantro and feta cheese but it tasted perfect.
writes Kailey BenderYay! It is kind of a weird combo but it all works. Tastes like fall :)
writes adminI was looking for a recipe with acorn squash, quinoa, feta and craisins!! I have cilantro and onions!!
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