Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Superfoods YouTube

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1 large acorn squash, cut in half,seeds removed
3/4 cups quinoa (white, red, or mixed), rinsed and cooked
1 large leek, cleaned and diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tbsp sage, minced
1 tbsp thyme, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prep vegetables
2. Roast squash—preheat oven to 425, brush squash with olive oil, salt and pepper, roast 25-35 minutes, until tender.
3. In a large pan, heat the remaining olive oil to medium high.
4. Saute for 4 minutes. Add walnuts, and saute an additional minute or 2 (until walnuts taste toasty).
5. Add cranberries and herbs, saute until warmed through.
6. Toss in quinoa. Season to taste.
7. Add quinoa mixture to squash.
8. Serve (or sprinkle with cheese, broil til golden brown, and then serve).

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This weekly show spotlights super healthy foods and shows viewers how to incorporate them into their everyday diets. Get the skinny on everything from kale to pomegranates, learn delicious and easy recipes, and pick up tricks on how to add these super foods into the dishes you already love.

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