Stuffed Squash with Quinoa and Sausage – Nutritionally Packed

Summer stuffed squash is a rich source of Vitamin A and C, magnesium, fiber, folate, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium, and Vitamin B6. This quick and easy filling uses quinoa as a binder. You can make extra quinoa the night before for this recipe or cook it up while you are preparing the other ingredients.

Stuffed Squash with Quinoa and Sausage Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized summer squash
• 1 large spring garlic (or several spring onions or cloves of garlic)
• 6 ounces loose sausage
• 1 cup cooked quinoa

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Slice squash down the middle lengthwise. Remove seeds with a spoon.
3. Chop the white part of the spring garlic.
4. Cook sausage in a skillet for 2-3 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Add spring garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Add quinoa.
5. Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill with stuffing and pack down gently.
6.  Bake in the oven (covered with foil) for 20 to 30 minutes until the squash is tender.

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