Quinoa stuffed squash

Fall has so many great foods to offer, and if you haven't already.... stuff a squash! It is easy, tasty, and good for you if you stuff it with the right stuff.

I stumbled across a recipe for quinoa stuffed acorn squash, and adapted it to make it a bit easier as I don't like to spend too much time in the kitchen.

Here is the recipe:

Quinoa Stuffed Squash

Ingredients:

1 acorn squash

1 tbsp coconut oil (olive oil works too)

1 tsp maple syrup

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup sliced almonds 

Sea salt & pepper to taste

1 cup quinoa

Optional extras for flavor:

chopped onion, garlic, mushrooms

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

Cut acorn squash in half, and scoop out seeds

Coat squash halves with oil, maple syrup drizzle, salt & pepper, and fill with almonds and raisins. Bake for about 1 hour or until soft when pierced by a fork.

Cook quinoa 

If you are adding extra veggies... saute them in a little oil until tender, add them to cooked quinoa, and mix thoroughly. 

When squash is cooked, remove from oven and carefully, and add a scoop of quinoa. Use fork to scrape some of the squash from the edges, and mix with the quinoa until you have a nice mixture of squash, almonds, raisins and quinoa!

Enjoy!

Fall in LOVE with Fall Food

Now is the time to love the rich colored  fruits and vegetables that are packed with nutrients and taste great. There are a lot of great fall foods, here are a few that will benefit your health by eating.





Apples:
We have all heard the old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", but why? Apples are anti-inflammatory, and have lots of antioxidants which help build your body's immunity AND fight off infections that are common this time of year.



Pumpkin:
Rich in beta-carotene, and vitamin C, and you guessed it.... antioxidants! Pumpkins are good for a lot more then carving spooky faces, and don't forget the seeds... such a great snack when roasted and a great source of zinc! 



Kale:
This dark leafy green keeps on growing right into the fall, and this leafy green is great for boosting immunity, clearing out congestion,  and curbing cravings. 



Cabbage:
Another great anti-inflammatory vegetable with lots of antioxidants that has cholesterol lowering, and cancer prevention benefits.


Squash:
With so many varieties you are bound to find a few that you love... butternut, acorn, spaghetti... are just a few! The varieties and ways to use them are almost as endless as the health benefits. They are a great source of vitamins A & C, beta-carotene, fiber!