Because acorn squashes are round, they can be a little wobbly to cut if you don’t know the following trick, which makes it easy. And the easier it is to prep this squash, the more you’ll end up eating. Here are the steps to the best way to cut an acorn squash:

How to Cut It: Acorn Squash

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

2 acorn squashes, halved and seeds removed4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided½ cup dry quinoa2 tbsp lemon juice¼ tsp kosher salt¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper1 bunch green onions (scallions), sliced¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Nutrition per serving: 277 calories, 9g total fat (2.4g saturated fat), 8g protein, 46g carbohydrates, 11.6g fiber, 13g sugar (0g added sugar), 803mg sodium