STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an all-in-one meal that's bursting with fall flavors. The savory goodness comes from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and warm spices. Then it's balanced out with subtly sweet and tarts flavors from apples and cranberries. The quinoa gives it a nice texture and lots of added protein. It's heavenly!
Provided by Melissa Huggins
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each squash to create a flat edge, so the squash can stand up (don't cut too much or it will leave a hole). Cut stems off the tops if they protrude. Now cut each squash horizontally in half. Scoop out the membranes and seeds inside of the squash & discard. (*photos are in post above)
- Place the squash on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side up. Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. (*Optional: lightly brush with maple syrup to add a subtle sweetness) Roast the squash for about 35-45 minutes, or until tender (test with a fork).
- Add the quinoa and broth to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to maintain a low simmer. Cover with lid and cook until liquid is gone and quinoa is fluffy. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Set aside.
- In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery, apples until softened. About 5-6 minutes
- Add the mushrooms, cranberries, garlic, sage, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Sauté about 7-9 minutes, or until mushrooms and cranberries are tender (if food sticks to the pan, you can splash a little vegetable broth or white wine to deglaze).
- Remove from heat and add the cooked quinoa. Combine well and taste for seasoning, add more as needed.
- When the squash is ready, fill with the stuffing mixture. (*optional: drizzle/spritz top of stuffing with oil for a crispier top). Place in oven and bake 10-15 minutes, until the quinoa is lightly browned & crispy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Acorn halve, Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 383 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 5 g
QUINOA STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an amazing fall entree or side dish. Chicken sausage, cranberries, pepitas, and feta cheese make this recipe a winner.
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the bottoms of each squash to prevent rolling when served. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake squash, flesh side down for 30-40 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, make the filling by heating olive oil in a medium skillet. Add shallot, saute for 2-3 minutes and then add green bell pepper until soft. Lastly, add mushrooms, white wine, and rosemary. Continue to cook until liquid has reduced significantly. Take off the stove and add spinach, toss until wilted. Transfer all to cooked quinoa, also adding cooked chicken sausage, pine nuts, and dried cranberries.
- When the acorn squash is done, flip over and spoon quinoa mixture evenly into each. Top with crumbled feta cheese and pumpkin/squash seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849 kcal, Carbohydrate 113 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 883 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH SPANISH QUINOA
Stuffed Acorn Squash paired with Spanish style quinoa and protein rich black beans, this is the epitome of fall flavor and is naturally gluten free!
Provided by Jennifer Fugo
Categories Main Dish
Yield 2 large servings, or 4 smaller servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Slice one medium acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place the two halves of cleaned acorn squash upside down in a large baking dish and add about 1/2 inch of hot water to create a water bath. This helps the squash to cook evenly.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and roast the squash in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until insides are soft to the prick of a fork. Remove from the oven and let rest.
- While the acorn squash roasts, prepare the Spanish Quinoa stuffing. Be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking it. Using a fine mesh kitchen bag to rinse it makes this very easy. Add the rinsed quinoa, water, diced tomatoes and juice from the can, all spices and salt/pepper to a saucepan (or cook it in a rice cooker).
- Bring contents of the pan to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and all liquid has been absorbed. Add the black beans and red onion and mix well.
- Add the Spanish quinoa by the spoonful into the cooked acorn squash "bowl" for a yummy presentation. Top with finely chopped spinach and crumbled goat cheese (optional) to taste. Enjoy warm!
QUINOA-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Quinoa made in a savory and sweet fashion is mixed with freshly baked acorn squash and all laid back in the shell.
Provided by extremegabby
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Time 1h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down in a baking pan.
- Bake acorn squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes. Flip to face up and cool until easily handled.
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in prunes, raisins, apricots, garlic, and ginger. Cook until prunes, raisins, and apricots plump up and quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and add salt; mix well.
- Scoop flesh of the acorn squash from the shells; cut into cubes and toss gently with quinoa mixture. Stuff empty shells with mixture. Sprinkle pecans on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.2 calories, Carbohydrate 128.2 g, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 15.3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 37.2 g
VEGAN QUINOA-CRANBERRY STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This stuffed squash isn't trying to trick you into thinking it's stuffed with meat. And it doesn't have tothe quinoa filling is satisfying enough on its own, full of spiced warmth (thanks to the curry powder) and salty sweetness (from the pistachios and cranberries).
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven; preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Arrange the halves in a large baking dish, flesh-side up.
- Whisk together the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the oil and the maple syrup in a cup. Brush the flesh side of the squash halves with some of the maple mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Put the squash flesh-side down in the baking dish, then brush the skin side with maple mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until the squash is fork-tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Poke the inside of the squash halves with a fork and brush generously with more of the maple mixture.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the quinoa, curry powder, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt and stir until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the cranberries, remaining maple mixture, half of the parsley and half of the pistachios.
- Stuff the squash halves with the quinoa and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature.
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Very easy acorn squash with stuffing, that even the kids like, when you want to do something with it besides just butter and brown sugar!
Provided by Weavre
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place squash, face up, in a shallow baking dish. In each half place 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup stuffing mix, 3/4 cup chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Wrap each half tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until squash is very tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230 calories, Carbohydrate 216.2 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 4671.2 mg, Sugar 52.4 g
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