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Look for quinoa flakes on the hot cereals aisle. If you can't find them, use all panko for the topping.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2014

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Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
15 mins
total:
25 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 stuffed squash piece and 3 ounces broccolini)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Arrange squash halves, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1 cup hot water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Let stand 3 minutes.

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  • While squash cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl. Add mushrooms, ginger, and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until mushrooms begin to release their liquid. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts. Spoon flesh from squash into skillet; stir to combine. Sauté 2 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Spoon mixture into squash halves. Wipe pan clean.

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add quinoa flakes and panko; sauté 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil; swirl. Add Broccolini and 2 tablespoons water; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and rind, tossing to coat. Cut each squash half in half. Top evenly with quinoa mixture. Serve with Broccolini.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

364 calories; fat 16g; saturated fat 6g; mono fat 6g; poly fat 2.1g; protein 10g; carbohydrates 51g; fiber 10g; cholesterol 23mg; iron 5mg; sodium 556mg; calcium 192mg.
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