Quinoa stuffed acorn squash

Presented by Farm Boy, official fresh food supplier of the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tbsp Farm Boy™ Greek Olive Oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pack Farm Boy™️ Ancient Quinoa Sprouted Blend
  • 2 ⅔ cups water
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped parsley
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils, plus more for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rub cut sides of squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place on parchment-covered sheet pans and bake, cut side up, at 375°F for 50-60 minutes, or until very tender and golden brown.
  3. Prepare quinoa sprouted blend according to package directions.
  4. Let sit for 5 minutes, then mix in the butter, almonds, feta cheese, parsley and pomegranate arils
  5. Stuff roasted squash halves with quinoa mixture and garnish with more pomegranate arils.