And a lot of that is thanks to the quinoa. He's still totally skeptical if I tell him we're having a "meatless" meal, but if I don't mention it, I don't even think he notices it. Not only is this a super healthy, but it's also a meatless meal! But don't worry, it's been tested by true carnivores. Can we talk about how awesome it is that quinoa has stuck around for so long? Everyone seemed to think it was a sort of trendy food when it first came on the scene, but they quickly discovered that it was healthy, satisfying, and worth keeping in a nutritious diet. I actually first made this recipe for Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash back in 2011, but I've gone back and tweaked it a bit and updated the photos. And after that long Thanksgiving weekend packed with party foods, I'm ready for a healthy start to the new week. Honestly, I don't actually feel like the holidays are too much more indulgent than the rest of the year for me I go a little crazy on days that call for it (parties, dessert recipe development, festive dinners, etc.) and then go in healthy on the other days. If you know me, you know that I'm not the type to deprive myself and I'll pretty much never say no to a cookie, burger, or piece of pizza if I want it which means, I try to pack in the veggies and good stuff when I can. I'm trying my best to make some super healthy dinners from now until Christmas so as to not get stuck in that holiday season spiral of too much indulgence. But sadly, my leftovers are officially gone and I'm being forced to move on. Soooo, who's sick of turkey and stuffing yet? I'm actually not! I think I could happily eat turkey/stuffing/cranberry sauce sandwiches with a side of sweet potato soufflé every day for the rest of my life and be perfectly happy. (This Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe was originally published in February 2011, but has been updated with new photos and content in 2017.) Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash is the perfect healthy dinner for the holiday season and beyond. The tender acorn squash stuffed with a delicious quinoa and mushroom filling and topped with feta is incredibly filling and satisfying.
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