Keep It Simple – Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa and Bacon

This time of year, I need to keep mealtime a simple affair. After all, there are far too many tasks on my list to complete, and not enough time to check them off.

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa and Bacon

Keeping bags of precooked quinoa or brown rice in the freezer is perfect for nights that I need a quick and healthy meal.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

My previously frozen quinoa and a bit of salty, crumbled bacon, turned the acorn squash in my veggie bin into a savory meal that was satisfying enough to get me through the marathon of present wrapping ahead of me.

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Bacon and Shallots

With the squash baking in the oven, I got a head start gift wrapping while I sipped a glass of too expensive – treat for me – Chardonnay.

By the time I was done wrapping, sipping and eating, I was pretty darn happy with the results of my evening. Of course, that could have been the wine talking.

Happy cooking!

Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 219, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 5
Total Fat: 3.19g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 238mg
Total Carbs: 35.81g
Dietary Fiber: 5.23g
Sugars: 1.94g
Protein: 9.65g

Last updated by Kristi Rimkus at September 29, 2012.

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