Mexican Inspired Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipes

MEXICAN STUFFED ACORN SQUASH {VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE}

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Rub insides of squash with oil and place face down on baking sheet. Use the "roast" function and set timer to 25 minutes. Then flip the squash and cook again for another 10 minutes. Remove squash from oven when done and flip back over.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, add chopped bell peppers to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add black beans, corn, red onion, quinoa and spices. Stir until combined and allow mixture to heat through, then garnish with cilantro.
• In a small blender or food processor, add all sauce ingredients and blend until smooth, adding more milk or water for desired consistency.
• Place acorn squash halves on plate and add quinoa mixture to bowls. Serve with cilantro lime avocado sauce and enjoy!

MEXICAN-INSPIRED STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Fill a baking pan with 1/2 inch of water.
• Place squash halves, cut-sides down, in the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
• While squash is baking, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in beans, tomatoes, and frozen corn.
• Remove squash from the oven. Carefully turn each half over, fill with bean and veggie mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake until cheese is bubbling and squash is tender, about 20 more minutes.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA-STUFFED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the squash halves in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and poblano and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce and chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the acorn squash cut-sides up in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the squash halves and top with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly golden and melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with sour cream and more cilantro.

STUFFED MEXICAN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cook squash in boiling water to cover 7 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain and cool slightly. Remove and discard stems. Cut each squash in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. Reserve the squash pulp.
• Saute garlic, onion, green pepper, and jalapeno in olive oil until crisp-tender. Sir in squash pulp, and cook, stirring often, until liquid has been absorbed. Add chili powder, salt and pepper; remove from heat. Add Monterey jack cheese and sour cream. Stir well.
• Place squash shells in a lightly greased 12x8x2 inch baking dish. Spoon squash mixture evenly into shells. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Divide picante sauce, Cheddar cheese and ripe olives evenly among the squash. Bake an additional 5 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!

MOROCCAN-STYLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes, or until tender. Dissolve the sugar in the melted butter. Brush squash with the butter mixture, and keep squash warm while preparing the stuffing.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, celery, and carrots, and cook 5 minutes. Mix in the garbanzo beans and raisins. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
• Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, and mix in the couscous. Cover skillet, and turn off heat. Allow couscous to absorb liquid for 5 minutes. Stuff squash halves with the skillet mixture to serve.