Acorn Squash Stuffed w/ Creative Quinoa *vegan

Okay....so I love me some squash (all squash) and at our market was HUGE organic acorn squash so I figured I could come up with some sort of wonderfully unique and tasty dish!


First I cut the squash in half and put them face down in the oven for 40 min at 425ish degrees!

Then I began with a base of quinoa..yummmm! when the quinoa has soaked up most of the water, add a bit of cumin and chili powder for a nice spice.

While that was cooking I began to chop up some delicious veggies, such as: carrots, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, ginger root and anything else you want (that is what we had in the house)!
I then saute those in water....putting in the onion, carrot and bell pepper first. 
Once those are softer, then add the garlic and ginger root!

When everything has had a chance to soften just a bit.....add a small dose of Apple Cider Vinegar (bare with me...I don't measure anything really).  Then throw in some cinnamon (maybe like 1/2 tbs) and finally a healthy portion of crushed red pepper if you like the spice!!


Let those wonderful flavors simmer together for a few minutes!
By this time your squash and quinoa should be finished.
You can just toss your quinoa into your mix of veggie goodness.
Mix up all these flavors - I added a bit more chili powder and some sea salt to taste!
And--A really nice touch, was that I threw in some craisins to add a POP of flavor (could use raisins also)

When your flavors have all blended out to perfection.....scoop out portions and use your acorn squash as bowls (the best tasting bowls in the world....unless your counting sourdough bread bowls YUM)
We threw a little dab of nutritional yeast on top of each to add a cheesy touch.

Gently place back in oven for 5 minutes or so!
Then remove and enjoy!

SERIOUSLY SO AWESOME! definitely a MUST TRY!!!!! mmmmmm i love craisins!