Brush the cut sides of each squash with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Remove the seeds and stringy pulp from each half. Feel free to cut it vertically if you find this easier. I prefer to do it this way as I like the way it highlights the fluted edges. Allow the pear vinegar to drain into the bowl without pressing on the solids. Set a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour in the mixture to remove the solids. Use a blender or food processor to make the mixture smooth. Bring to a simmer then cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Chop the pear, leaving the skin on, and add to a small saucepan with the vinegar and honey. Remove the seeds and stems from the pear. How to Make Pear Vinegarīegin by making the pear vinegar. When selecting acorn squash, look for a dull green rind, which is a sign of being harvested at the right time. Roasted acorn squash makes a delicious package for the quinoa stuffing in this recipe. In celebration of my grandmother’s healthful style of eating and the Italian love affair with figs, I share this recipe for quinoa stuffed acorn squash.Ģ tablespoons pear vinegar (recipe below) She taught me that meat could be a side or something to be enjoyed on occasion. A close second was spaghetti aglio e olio (garlic and oil), the latter part spoken so fluidly that as a child I thought it was one long word that must have a curious spelling. Though she was a butcher’s daughter, my grandmother favored a plant-based diet before such terms were used for it – her comfort food being brown rice with wilted spinach. I suspect this is what sparked my love of gardens tightly packed and overflowing. As we drove through my grandmother’s neighborhood, I would look for signs of fruit trees spilling over backyard fences. On the Italian side of my family, figs were relished, and a flourishing fig tree was admired more than a sprawling lawn. In this recipe I fill naturally mild and buttery acorn squash with a quinoa mixture that includes dried figs, goat cheese, shallot, and a touch of homemade pear vinaigrette. All that goodness overflowing an edible package. I believe there is something joyful about a stuffed vegetable.
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