Quinoa Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Submitted by Elmotoo

"I had an idea but couldn't find a corresponding recipe ANYWHERE so I made one up. The Picky One requested I season the stuffed squash with garlic. This is what I came up with & the results were great! Vegan, too. This seems to make a lot but the 4 of us finished it all! It is satisfying without being overly filling. I want to use this vinaigrette on other things like roasted brussels sprouts."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 spaghetti squash
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 1 TB fresh if available)
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup pignoli nut

• dressing

• 1⁄4 preserved lemon, insides removed, rinsed well, minced
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped roughly
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 2 tsp fresh)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground sumac
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• salt & pepper, a few grindings each

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Cut squash in half lengthwise, scrape out seeds & drizzle with a small bit of olive oil. Place on foil lined roasting pan & bake for 1 hour. It should be tender when poked with a knife or fork.
2. Saute onion in a 2TB olive oil. Add garlic, oregano & a pinch of salt. When soft, add quinoa & vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer & cook, covered about 15 minutes. Stir in raisins & let sit, covered.
3. Toast pignoli nuts in a dry skillet. Set aside.
4. When squash is cooked, scrape the strands into a LARGE bowl. Season with salt & freshly ground pepper. Add cooked quinoa & toasted pignoli nuts, toss to combine. Add vinaigrette, toss to combine. Refill squash halves or put in a casserole dish & keep warm in oven until ready to serve.