Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

dry quinoa

1 1/2 cups

vegetable broth (, low sodium)

acorn squash ((medium-sized))

2 tbsp

olive oil (+ more for brushing acorn flesh)

small onion (, finely diced)

stalk celery (, finely diced)

large apple (, diced)

8 oz

cremini mushrooms (, diced)

1/2 cup

cranberries ((fresh or frozen))

3 cloves

garlic (, minced)

1 tsp

sage

1 tsp

thyme

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

Himalayan salt ((or preferred salt), more to taste)

Fresh cracked pepper (, to taste)

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup (*Optional)