These stuffed squash boats are vegan, gluten-free and so delicious everyone at your holiday table will want one. Added bonus — they can be made up to three days in advance and popped in the oven 30 minutes before serving.
Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cranberry-Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash
Ingredients
- 2 medium (340g each) delicata squash
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup (110g) Beyond Meat crumbles, or other meatless crumbles
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup (102g) quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning or dried sage
- 1 medium garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (20g) dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds. Brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 tsp of olive oil and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the filling. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the crumbles and sauté until browned in places and heated through, 2 minutes. Pour into a medium bowl and set aside.
Return the saucepan to the stove and add the remaining oil. Add the onion and celery and sauté until tender, 3 minutes. Add the quinoa, poultry seasoning and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and add 1 scant cup of water and the salt. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
Combine the crumbles, quinoa mixture, dried cranberries and parsley, stirring to combine. Turn the baked squash cut side up on the baking sheet. Carefully mound the quinoa stuffing into the squash cavities and bake until heated through, 10–15 minutes.
The roasted stuffed squash can be made up to 3 days ahead. Do not bake the stuffed squash; instead, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. To finish, cover the squash with foil and bake in a 350°F (177°C) oven until heated through, 30 minutes.
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/2 stuffed squash, 1/2 cup stuffing
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 305; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 382mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 12g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 723mg; Iron: 26%; Vitamin A: 183%; Vitamin C: 34%; Calcium: 9%
Originally published December 8, 2018; Updated June 2026
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