These Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Squash Bowls are a breeze to make and such a delicious combination of flavors! Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a healthy meal — give them a try!
A closer look at what’s inside:
Acorn Squash
Squash is one of my favorite winter meal staples. It is so easy to cook up and keeps fresh for months before cutting if stored properly. Acorn squash is nutrient dense and a good source of magnesium, potassium, vitamins C and A, fiber and folate. It is also rich in antioxidants that protect against cellular damage and have been shown to reduce your risk of certain chronic conditions like heart disease and cancer.
Mediterranean Quinoa
I used the Mediterranean Quinoa Blend from Path of Life for this squash bowl and it adds so much flavor! Made with just a few simple ingredients including: organic quinoa, tomatoes, organic spinach, olive oil, basil, and spices. This pack comes conveniently frozen and is ready to eat in a matter of minutes! It is delicious on its own and also works wonderfully in recipes like this one.
Roasted Crispy Chickpeas
Have you ever tried crispy chickpeas? They are so good! They are a tasty snack and also perfect for adding crunch to your favorite recipes. Chickpeas are a good way to get extra protein and fiber on the plate. I seasoned my chickpeas with a few simple spices and baked alongside the acorn squash.
Feta
Feta cheese is the perfect compliment to the Mediterranean flavors in this dish. I used vegan feta and it is just as good as the dairy-filled stuff.
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
This sauce is one of my favorites! It works great for dipping or as a topping on dishes like this Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Squash Bowl. Made with plain Greek yogurt (dairy-free if needed), tahini, lemon juice, and spices.
Roasted Squash Seeds
If you are cooking squash, don’t forget about the seeds! I love squash seeds and they are so easy to bake up. Just add a little oil, your favorite spices, and bake.
Looking for more healthy dinner recipes? Try these Vegan Carrot Dogs!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Path of Life. The opinions and text are all mine. The Path of Life products mentioned in this post were sent to me as a gift to use in this recipe, thank you so much!
Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Squash Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 pack Path of Life Mediterranean Quinoa Blend
- 1/4 cup feta dairy-free if needed
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 15 oz can (about 1 1/2 cups) chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Roasted Squash Seeds
- Squash seeds - from acorn squash
- Drizzle olive oil or avocado oil
- Sprinkle salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt dairy-free if needed
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
Baked Acorn Squash
- Cut the acorn squash in half.
- Remove the seeds and scoop out any stringy bits from the center — set the seeds aside to bake separately.
- Drizzle with olive oil or avocado oil, sprinkle with salt, and add fresh ground pepper.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes with the cut side up until tender and easily poked with a fork.
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
- Drain and rinse chickpeas if using from a can.
- Pat dry and remove any loose skins.
- Drizzle with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir, and add spices.
- Bake for another 10-20 minutes until crispy.
- *These can be baked alongside the acorn squash and set aside once they are finished.
Roasted Squash Seeds
- Pull any loose strings or squash bits off of the squash seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- *These can be baked alongside the acorn squash and set aside once they are finished.
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- Mix all ingredients well.
Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Squash Bowls
- Once all of the components are ready put them all together. Fill the Baked Acorn Squash cavity with the Mediterranean Quinoa Blend, Crispy Roasted Chickpeas, Roasted Squash Seeds, Tahini Yogurt Sauce, and feta.
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