Cooking for 4 people
Ingredients
- 4
medium-size acorn squash
- 2 tbsp.
pure maple syrup
-
olive oil to brush on inside of squash
-
parsley, to garnish
- cup
dry quinoa
- 1 cup
vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp.
olive oil
- 1
small onion, finely diced
- 1
celery stalk, finely diced
- 1
large apple, diced
- 8 oz.
cremini mushrooms, diced
- cup
cranberries
- 3 cloves
garlic, minced
- 1 tsp.
sage
- 1 tsp.
thyme
- tsp.
cinnamon
- 1 tsp.
paprika
- 1 tsp.
garlic powder
- 1 tsp.
granulated onion
- 1 tsp.
ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp.
parsley
- 1 tbsp.
brown sugar
- tsp.
cinnamon
- 1 tsp.
salt
- tsp.
pepper
1Food Prep
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dry rub and set aside.
Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each squash to create a flat edge, so the squash can stand up (don’t cut too much or it will leave a hole). Cut stems off the tops if they protrude. Cut each squash horizontally in half. Scoop out the membranes and seeds and discard.
Place the squash on a baking sheet, cut side up. Brush the inside with olive oil and maple syrup then sprinkle with the dry rub.
2Grill Prep
Fuel: We recommend Kingsford™ Grillmaster’s Choice Hardwood Pellets
Method: Pellet Grill
Temp: 425°F (Medium Heat), 375°F (Medium Heat)
3The Cook
On your stove, add the quinoa and broth to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to maintain a low simmer. Cover with lid and cook until the liquid is absorbed, and the quinoa is fluffy, about 15–20 minutes.
Remove from heat, fluff with fork and set aside.
In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil and sauté the onion, celery, and apples until softened, about 12–15 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, cranberries, garlic, sage, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Sauté for about 7–9 minutes, or until mushrooms and cranberries are tender. If food sticks to the pan, you can splash a little vegetable broth or white wine to deglaze it.
Remove from heat and add the cooked quinoa.
When you’re at temp, place the baking sheet on the pellet grill and roast the squash for 35–45 minutes, or until tender.
Next, fill the squash with the stuffing mixture and cook at 375°F until the quinoa is lightly browned and crispy.
Serve warm.
Recipe created by recteq on behalf of Kingsford Charcoal.
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