Delicious and healthy Baked Stuffed Squid with Herb Quinoa recipe!
Delicious and healthy Baked Stuffed Squid with Herb Quinoa recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 squids medium-sized
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion small, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or dill), chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the squid thoroughly, removing the tentacles and innards. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the cooked quinoa, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper to the pan with the onion and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Stuff each squid with the quinoa mixture, leaving some room at the top for expansion during cooking. Secure the opening with toothpicks.
- Place the stuffed squids in a baking dish and sprinkle them with grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the squid is cooked through and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 8gFiber: 5g
Ugh, I hate seafood but my husband loves it. I made this and he was super happy! I could even eat some of it! Yay for compromise!
I don’t get how you could eat squid, they’re so weird! But if he loved it, good for him, I guess.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you found a way to make it work for both of you. Compromise is key in relationships!
So good! I replaced the parmesan with feta because that’s all I had. Turned out great! Thanks for this nifty recipe!
This recipe is amazing! I love how the quinoa adds a unique texture to the squid. Will definitely make it again!
The quinoa was good, but I messed up the squid. How do you even clean them? Help!
Really delicious, my family loved it! Next time I’m trying with shrimp instead of squid.
I tried it, but the squids were tough. Maybe I cooked them too long? Not sure.
I tried this for dinner and it was a disaster. The squid was tough and the filling was too dry. I don’t think I’ll try it again.
Who wants to eat squid? Just stick with chicken or something normal. Ew.
This recipe is amazing! Never knew squid could taste so good. Will make it again for sure!
I never thought I’d enjoy squid either! This recipe sounds delicious, I’ll have to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Baked squid? Never thought about it like that! but I’m skeptical. Does it really taste good? Might give it a whirl, though.
Really easy to follow! I added some chili flakes for a kick. Yum! 😋
Glad you liked it! Chili flakes are a great idea for spice! 👍
I dunno… squid isn’t my fav. Wouldn’t it be better with chicken?
squid? Eww. No way! I stick to chicken! Health food is not worth this 😩