Delicata Squash Stuffed with Quinoa

Delicata Squash Stuffed with Quinoa

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Delicata squash stuffed with quinoa is a seasonal dish featuring an oblong winter squash roasted until tender and filled with a savory quinoa mixture. The squash’s edible, striped green-and-yellow skin contrasts with its naturally sweet flesh, while the quinoa stuffing adds plant-based protein and a nutty flavor, often enhanced with herbs, vegetables, or nuts. This combination provides a balanced meal rich in fiber, vitamin A, and essential amino acids, appealing to both vegetarian and gluten-free diets.

Macro Impact

A 1 half squash serving contains 342 calories, 12g protein, 60g carbs, and 6g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 half squash (200 g)
Amount per serving
Calories342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g
8%
Saturated Fat1g
7%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat2g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate60g
22%
Dietary Fiber8g
29%
Total Sugars16g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein12g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium40mg
3%
Iron3mg
17%
Potassium600mg
13%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
60 / 275 g
22%
Fiber
8 / 28 g
29%
Sugars
16 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
3 g
Insoluble Fiber
5 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
6 / 78 g
8%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
8%
Polyunsaturated
2 / 23 g
9%
Saturated
1 / 23 g
6%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
4%
Omega 6
2 / 19 g
11%
Omega 9
2 g
Protein
Protein
12 / 80 g
15%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
12%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
37%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
34%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
34%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
17%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
29%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
39%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
38%
Valine
1 / 2 g
34%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
17%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
17%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
13%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
12%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
31%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
13%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
50 / 400 mcg
13%
Vitamin A
600 / 800 mcg
75%
Vitamin C
30 / 83 mg
36%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
2 / 15 mg
11%
Vitamin K
16 / 105 mcg
15%
Minerals
Calcium
40 / 1k mg
4%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
44%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
23%
Magnesium
70 / 370 mg
19%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
39%
Phosphorous
160 / 700 mg
23%
Potassium
600 / 3k mg
20%
Selenium
10 / 55 mcg
18%
Sodium
300 / 2.3k mg
13%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
17%
Chromium
2 / 30 mcg
7%
Molybdenum
10 / 45 mcg
22%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
170 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
40 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

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