A beautiful bobbin of roasted delicata squash sits at the center of a pristine white plate. It's sliced into rings, revealing an inviting stuffing of quinoa, cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese. A golden miso sauce spread beneath the squash melds the components together. Fresh herbs sprinkle the entire spectacle, lending a vibrant pop of color.

Miso-Infused Stuffed Delicata Squash with Quinoa Medley

Name: Miso-Infused Stuffed Delicata Squash with Quinoa Medley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Delicata squash, 2 medium-sized halved lengthwise and seeds removed; Quinoa, 1 cup; Miso paste, 3 tbsp; Dried cranberries, 1 cup; Goat cheese, 4 ounces crumbled; Soy sauce, 1/4 cup; Honey, 1 tbsp; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: December 31, 2023

The protagonist of this delicious fusion dish is the delicata squash, a winter vegetable known for its rich, sweet flavor and creamy texture. This key ingredient is paired with miso sauce and stuffed with a combo of quinoa, goat cheese, and cranberries, granting the dish a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and salty notes, elevated by a hint of umami from the miso.

Ingredients (for 4)

Delicata squash - 2 medium-sized - halved lengthwise and seeds removed
Quinoa - 1 cup
Miso paste - 3 tbsp
Dried cranberries - 1 cup
Goat cheese - 4 ounces - crumbled
Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
Honey - 1 tbsp
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🎃👩‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the Delicata squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. Roast them for 25-30 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍲🌾⌛

While the squash is roasting, prepare your quinoa by following the instructions provided on its packaging.
Step 3 - 🍯🥣🔁

For the sauce, combine miso paste, soy sauce, and honey in a small saucepan. Stir them well over a medium-level heat. Once they're combined, remove it from the heat.
Step 4 - 🎃🔪⏲️

After the squash is roasted, let it cool before slicing into rings. Make sure to maintain their shape.
Step 5 - 🌾🔀🧀

Mix your cooked quinoa with dried cranberries and crumbled goat cheese.
Step 6 - 🥘🌾💦

Fill each squash ring with the quinoa stuffing. Drizzle it with your previously made miso sauce before serving.

Additional

This dish not only represents a perfect union of contrasting flavors but also variant textures, from the tender delicata squash to the slightly crunchy quinoa. Feel free to explore adding nuts or seeds to the quinoa stuffing for added crunch, or switch out cranberries for your preferred dried fruits. The kids can definitely help out with stuffing the squash rings!