Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Almonds and Apricots

INGREDIENTS

cooking spray

lbs acorn squash (2 @ 1 lb each)

2 tbsp

honey (or maple syrup) (divided)

⁄2 cup quinoa (uncooked)

1 cup

vegetable stock

1/3 cup

raw almonds

2 tbsp

olive oil

medium onion (diced)

garlic cloves (minced)

1/4 tsp

ground cumin

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp

ground ginger

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

dried apricots (chopped)

1/4 cup

chopped fresh parsley leaves

2 tbsp

chopped fresh mint leaves

salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

1 tbsp

white balsamic vinegar