Crown Prince Squash stuffed with Fine Beans Walnuts and Quinoa

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to gas mark 180 degrees Celsius or if you have a fan oven 160 degrees Celsius.
2. Place the squash in an ovenproof dish. Using a pastry brush baste the squash in olive oil. Place in the oven for about 20 minutes. Set aside.
3. Soak the sultanas in lukewarm water and set aside.
4. Cover the quinoa with at least two or threes times as much water and cook for about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
5. Sauté the shallots in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic cloves.
6. Place the quinoa in a large mixing bowl. Add the cayenne pepper, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, oregano and salt. Mix well. Finally, stir in the sultanas, walnuts, fine beans.
7. Remove the top of the squash and using a tablespoon, scoop out the seeds. Discard the seeds.
8. Fill the squash with the fine bean, walnut and quinoa mixture. Place the top of the squash back on. Return to the oven and cook for a further 40 minutes.
9. Serve warm.