A Healthy Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe For a Cozy Fall Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 acorn squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound cooked chicken sausage or ground turkey (can substitute 1 cup crumbled tofu or extra veggies for a plant-based option)
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
• Fresh parsley, for garnish