Millet Or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
- 2 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked millet (, follow instructions on packet) or 1 cup cooked quinoa (, follow instructions on packet)
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup chives, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- paprika (optional for garnish)
- Slice off a sliver on the bottom of each squash half so they can sit flat.
- Place squash, cut side down in an oven proof dish pour in about 1/2 inch of water, cover with foil and steam in a 375f oven until tender, turn over after 30 minutes and test for tenderness (it will take approximately 45 min total or less depending on size of the squash).
- Combine filling ingredient s and spoon in enough to have a rounded top on each squash.
- Put back in the baking dish with the water, stuffed side up.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake in 350F oven for apprx 30 minutes, uncover& bake a further 15 minutes.
acorn squash, millet, egg, cottage cheese, chives, garlic, marjoram, pepper, parmesan cheese, paprika
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/millet-or-quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash-16623 (may not work)