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Quinoa Stuffed Eight-ball Squash

Quinoa Stuffed Eight-ball Squash

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 eight-ball squash, washed
  • 2 C. cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 C. roasted tomatoes in oil, diced
  • 2 scallions, diced
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 2 T. chopped basil
  • 1 t. salt
  • 2 T. olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 F
  • Cut tops off of squash and set aside
  • Scoop out inside of squash being sure to leave a layer of flesh to maintain the shape
  • Place hollowed out squash into oven proof dish
  • Roughly chop squash 
  • Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan
  • Add squash to pan and saute until starting to soften
  • Add tomatoes, scallions, garlic, and basil and saute 2 minutes
  • Add quinoa and toss to mix well
  • Add salt and toss again
  • Turn off heat, fill squash with mixture
  • Place tops back on squash and place in oven
  • Bake 20 minutes