Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeds removed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta or shredded Parmesan (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish