Baked Squash Stuffed with Grapes

Grapes rarely star in savory mains, yet they shine inside roasted acorn squash for a playful American dinner. Baked halves cradle quinoa, feta, and toasted walnuts brightened with lemon and fresh herbs.

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 45 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 390 cal
• 12g protein
• 42g carbs
• 22g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash
• 1.5 cups seedless red and green grapes
• 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 3 scallions
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Halve each acorn squash from stem to tip and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp with a spoon.
3. 3Brush the cut sides and cavities with olive oil and season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. 4Place the squash halves cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the flesh is fork-tender and the edges begin to caramelize.
5. 5While the squash roasts, roughly chop the grapes so some burst and release juice into the filling.
6. 6In a mixing bowl combine the cooked quinoa, chopped grapes, crumbled feta, chopped toasted walnuts, minced scallions, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
7. 7Drizzle in the remaining olive oil and toss the filling until everything is evenly distributed and lightly coated. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
8. 8Remove the squash from the oven and carefully flip the halves cut-side up. The cavities should be soft and ready to hold stuffing.
9. 9Mound the grape-quinoa mixture generously into each squash half, packing it lightly so it stays put.
10. 10Return the stuffed squash to the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the filling is heated through and the feta softens.
11. 11Finish with an extra sprinkle of fresh herbs and a crack of black pepper. Serve hot as a colorful main that scales easily for a gathering.