Cheesy Acorn Squash Quinoa

1 serving of cheesy acorn squash quinoa contains 254 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 49% carbs, 27% fat, and 25% protein. This is a good source of protein (28% of your Daily Value), potassium (8% of your Daily Value), and calcium (18% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut acorn squash in half and remove seeds and innards. Rub squash with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 40-60 minutes, until fork tender. Set aside.
- Bring water and vegetable stock to a boil, add quinoa and salt. Stir a few times, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Scoop the tender squash into a bowl, mash until smooth, then mix with the cooked quinoa and shredded cheese. Stir to combine and serve.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of cheesy acorn squash quinoa (227g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 254 | |
Fats | 7g | 10% |
Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
Sodium | 1293mg | 56% |
Carbs | 31g | 11% |
Net carbs | 27g | |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 0.2g | |
Protein | 16g | |
Calcium | 185mg | 18% |
Iron | 2mg | 29% |
Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
Vitamin D | 0μg | 0.3% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
Beta carotene | 56μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 36mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.3mg | 30% |
Fluoride | 13μg | |
Folate (B9) | 86μg | 22% |
Lycopene | 0μg | |
Magnesium | 97mg | 23% |
Manganese | 1mg | 39% |
Niacin | 1mg | 5% |
Pantothenic acid | 0.5mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 385mg | 55% |
Retinol | 23μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 17% |
Selenium | 9μg | 17% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.2mg | 15% |
Vitamin A IU | 170IU | |
Vitamin A | 27μg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 21% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 2μg | 1% |
Zinc | 2mg | 18% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 0.2g | |
Sucrose | 0g | |
Glucose | 0g | |
Fructose | 0g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 22g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fats | 3g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0g | |
Total omega 6 | 0g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 0.5g | |
Arginine | 1g | |
Aspartic acid | 1g | |
Cystine | 0.1g | |
Glutamic acid | 3g | |
Glycine | 0.4g | |
Histidine | 0.5g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 1g | |
Leucine | 1g | |
Lysine | 1g | |
Methionine | 0.4g | |
Phenylalanine | 1g | |
Proline | 1g | |
Serine | 1g | |
Threonine | 0.5g | |
Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
Tyrosine | 1g | |
Valine | 1g |