Acornsquashstuffedwithapplecouscous Recipes

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. , In a small saucepan, bring apple juice to a boil; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Scoop out squash, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Cut pulp into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Stir in the couscous, cranberries, walnuts and onion. Combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon; drizzle over couscous mixture and toss gently. Spoon into squash shells. Serve immediately.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Brush each squash half with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-sides down. Use a sharp knife to cut off a small section of the rounded squash, so it will sit flat when turned upside-down.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine garbanzo beans, orange juice, cinnamon, cumin, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Cook the beans for 10 minutes while the mixture slowly comes to a boil. Remove from the heat, stir in couscous, and cover with a lid. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir cranberries, pistachio nuts, carrots, and butter into the couscous.
• Remove squash from the oven. Turn over and stuff with couscous mixture, firmly pushing it into each open cavity. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
• Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
• Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
• While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
• Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
• Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
• Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
• Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down on baking sheet.
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Flip to face up and let cool slightly.
• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and cilantro. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain; use paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture. Fold into couscous.
• Melt margarine in a skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Mix onion into the couscous mixture. Stir in seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
• Stuff acorn squash halves with couscous mixture. Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.

SOUTHWEST STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Cut off the ends of squash before cutting squash in half horizontally. Scoop out seeds and save for roasting.
• Drizzle squash with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Place cut-side up on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until tender.
• In a medium saucepan, add vegetable stock and rice.
• Stir and bring to boil over high heat.
• Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions, stirring frequently until translucent.
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Add bell pepper, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano. Stir until spices are evenly distributed.
• Mix in black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cooked rice.
• Fill squash halves with rice mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Top with avocado slices and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

COUSCOUS & SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper; place in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add sausage; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned., Add stock; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Spoon over squash. If desired, top with feta cheese.

COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut each squash piece lengthwise in half; place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 15 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Stir in spices; cook 1 min. Add broth and beans; stir. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
• Turn squash over; fill with couscous mixture. Microwave 2 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with trail mix.

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place couscous in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Bring apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan & pour over the
• couscous. Cover & set aside until the juice is absorbed. This will
• take 15 minutes.
• Stir in the fruit, apple juice concentrate, cardamom and maple syrup.
• Set aside.
• Steam squash halves until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain & place on a
• baking sheet.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Fill squash halves with the
• couscous mixture & bake for 20 minutes. Top with pecans & serve.