Quinoa Stuffed Squash

Name: Quinoa Stuffed Squash
Ingredients: 4- 1 pounds Winter squash such as Amber Cup or Golden Nugget; 8 ounces Sausage, any kind you like but if you use pork be sure to drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat left behind after cooking; 1/2 cup carrot, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large portabella mushroom, roughly chopped; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded