To me, summer is personified in foods that are sweet and citrusy. When I think of soaking up these last days of summer, my mind drifts to pool side book reading enjoying a strawberry popsicle. A hint of sweet, and a splash of tart. Although often times we attribute these flavors to dessert, I wanted to recreate them in a summer inspired and filling main course.
It’s a little bit surprising, but so so delicious. The ripened peach gives each bite a pop of sweet and the zested orange with it’s juices certainly give a zing of citrus. Scrumptious, melt in your mouth quinoa with velvety squash and a hint of spice in the background. We love this dish around these parts, and it makes the perfect summer dinner to celebrate what’s left of the season.
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What flavors remind you of summer?
All photos by Josh & Kimberly Barnes
delicious! this sounds weird but I’ve been wanting to try and make something stuffed for awhile haha . . . like stuffed peppers . .. I might have to try this instead since I LOVE squash.
That’s great Bex! Definitely hope you get to try it out!!
I’ve never had acorn squash but this looks awesome! I’ll definitely be trying it soon! 🙂