Stuffed Acorn Squash {Vegetarian}

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is more affordable and widely available.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out seeds.

Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

In a mixing bowl, combine chopped celery, chopped apple, dried cranberries, and dried thyme.

Fill each half of the roasted squash with the mixture.

Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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