Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash | Foodtalk

Ingredients

• ¾ cup dry quinoa
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth, low sodium
• 2 acorn squash (medium-sized)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil + more for brushing acorn flesh
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt (or preferred salt), more to taste
• Fresh cracked pepper , to taste
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Parsley for garnish