Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash

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This healthy stuffed butternut squash recipe perfectly embodies the kind of wholesome yet comforting meal that is easier to make than it looks.

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Prepare the squash and scoop out the flesh.

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Coat the squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 45-50 minutes until fork tender.

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Cook quinoa. In a large skillet, sauté garlic, onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent.

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Then add bell peppers. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

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Mix in the cooked quinoa and cranberries, taste if the filling needs additional salt, and then set aside.

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Allow the roasted squash to cool for 10 minutes, then scoop out some flesh and dice it into small cubes.

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Add the squash to the quinoa mixture. Fill the butternut squash halves with the quinoa filling.

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Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (176°C) and roast for an additional 3-5 minutes.

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