vegetarian stuffing Image

November’s Recipe: Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffing

November 1, 2023

Thanksgiving is a great time for loved ones to get together and share the holiday with one another. One great way to show appreciation and thanks for one another’s company is to remember to be inclusive. Whether for lifestyle or health reasons, some attendees of your Thanksgiving dinner may be either vegetarian or need or want a gluten-free alternative to traditional stuffing. This recipe will please them and anyone who craves great flavor with fewer calories! Quinoa is a fluffy, slightly crunchy, high-protein, gluten-free alternative grain. This recipe can be used to stuff a turkey or served as a side dish.

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 small zucchinis, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup diced dried apricots
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lime

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring vegetable stock to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add in quinoa and stir. Cover the pan and simmer until quinoa absorbs the liquid (approximately 10 to 15 minutes). Remove from heat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir in the zucchini and butternut squash in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir quinoa into the vegetables and gently mix green onions, apricots, cranberries, and parsley into the stuffing. Drizzle with lime juice.

Spice It Up!

Want to bring out the flavors even more? Consider adding a combination of spices such as rosemary, sage, pepper, Himalayan salt, cumin, ground jalapeno pepper, and/or Cuban seasoning to the olive oil in the pan and cooking them for a minute or two before adding in the zucchini and squash.

Have a recipe you’d like to share?

SUBMIT RECIPE 

Share:
RECENT POSTS
Smart Holiday Season Safety Tips for Travelers
Smart Holiday Season Safety Tips for Travelers

Whether to get together with loved ones or to get away from it all, people love to travel during the holiday season. In fact,


Read More

Play the Long Game: 5 Important Reasons to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance
Play the Long Game: 5 Important Reasons to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance

When it comes to your health, it’s essential to plan for the unexpected. While this is important at any age, it's


Read More

“Ho, Ho, WHOAAA!!!” Tips to Avoid Having Bad Breath This Holiday Season
“Ho, Ho, WHOAAA!!!” Tips to Avoid Having Bad Breath This Holiday Season

The best tradition of the holiday season is getting together and spending quality time with friends and loved ones.


Read More

A Healthier Holiday Dinner: AMBA’s Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Winter Squash
A Healthier Holiday Dinner: AMBA’s Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Winter Squash

As winter approaches, so do our cravings for heartier meals. This month’s AMBA recipe, Roasted Chicken with Caramelized


Read More

©2024 Indiana Retired Teachers Association. All Right Reserved.