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Chickpea Stuffed Acorn Squash
Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For chickpea stuffing
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup brussel sprouts sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees
  2. Wash squash and cut it in half
  3. Scoop out seeds from the inside with a spoon
  4. Make 5-10 slits on the inside of each half of squash with a knife
  5. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil into each half, and sprinkle with salt
  6. Place squash on a baking pan, pour 1/4 cup of water onto the bottom of the pan, and bake for 45 minutes at 400F or until soft
  7. In the meantime, let's make the stuffing. On a pan, heat the olive oil, and add the onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes
  8. Add the brussel sprouts and soy sauce, and sauté for 3-4 minutes
  9. Then add the chickpeas, cumin, and garlic powder
  10. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes and set aside
  11. Once squash is finished cooking, remove from oven and mash the insides with a fork
  12. Add the stuffing to each half, and top with black pepper, to taste. Enjoy!