Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea & Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash with Pomegranate & Pistachio Crunch
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 2 · medium

Roasted delicata squash halves filled with a fragrant Moroccan-spiced chickpea and quinoa mixture, topped with tart pomegranate seeds, toasted pistachios, and a drizzle of tahini-lemon sauce. A show-stopping dinner that balances warming spices with bright, jewel-like garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 whole delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeds scooped
- 0.75 cups cooked quinoa, prepared ahead or use quick-cook
- 0.75 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 whole dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds, fresh
- 3 tablespoons roasted pistachios, unsalted, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh


