Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

This dish is hearty and tasty, and its great for Thanksgiving or any fall meal. Everyone will enjoy this dish, whether they are vegan or not. It has sweet acorn squash, savory quinoa, and beans.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

Place acorn squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until tender

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper

Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes

Stir in quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper

Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally

Scoop the quinoa mixture into the roasted acorn squash halves

Garnish with cilantro

Serve warm and enjoy