Acorn squash stuffed with apple couscous is a delightful and wholesome dish that combines the natural sweetness of acorn squash with the aromatic flavors of apple and couscous. This vegetarian recipe offers a unique and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy fall dinner or a festive holiday gathering. Acorn squash is a versatile vegetable that can be roasted, baked, or steamed, making it an excellent choice for stuffing. When paired with the fluffy texture of couscous and the sweet crunch of apples, this dish creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course or a flavorful side dish, acorn squash stuffed with apple couscous is sure to impress.
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APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This is the most incredible recipe that I make every Thanksgiving.
Provided by cksmom1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
- Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
- While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
- Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams
VEGAN ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS
A mouth-watering combination of the baked sweet acorn squash and Israeli couscous with veggies.
Provided by Sharone
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Place squash, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft to the touch, about 30 minutes.
- While the squash is baking, bring water and bouillon to a boil over medium-high heat. Add couscous and garlic, cover, and lower to a simmer. Cook until water has been absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, leek, and bell pepper; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and mix to combine.
- Remove squash from the oven and stuff with the couscous-veggie mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 66.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Our Test Kitchen combined this popular winter squash with couscous, cherries, walnuts and seasonings and served it in the shell. Even kids will like this flavorful and filling dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts :
COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Make and share this Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Amy V.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat broiler and place oven rack about 8 inches from element. Coat flesh sides of acorns with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place flesh side down on large plate and microwave about 12-16 minutes.
- 2. Combine couscous, raisins and 1 teaspoons salt in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous, add 1 T. Oil and stir to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit about 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 3. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in 12-inch skillet. Add onion and cook til softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for thirty seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Off heat, stir in couscous, pine nuts and 1/2 Celsius Cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Transfer squash, cut side up, to rimmed baking sheet. Mound couscous mixture into squash halves and pack down lightly with palm. Top with remaining cheese and broil until slightly borwned, about 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.5, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 52.4, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 11.9
MOROCCAN-STYLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Vegetables, garbanzos, raisins and couscous in a lovely Moroccan broth taste delicious inside butter and brown sugar-brushed acorn squash. You can experiment with different vegetables, or add diced chicken. Feel free to be creative with your amounts - I usually freestyle and end up with leftover stuffing mixture, which tastes great on its own the next day. For vegetarians, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
Provided by TRUCKERDOO
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 728 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
A delicious, comforting Buttercup squash stuffed with couscous, spinach, cilantro, onions, and topped with feta cheese that is both sweet and savory. Great for that cold fall night!
Provided by Kaeli L
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Time 1h53m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Carbohydrate 170.5 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 28.8 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 871.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLE COUSCOUS
Make and share this Acorn Squash Stuffed With Apple Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.9, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 11.6, Protein 4.7
COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Fall into the season with Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash. No one ever says boo to this acorn squash with couscous and nut stuffing recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. "It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
COUSCOUS & SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
If you have a tiny apartment, zero counter space and only two people to feed, hefty meals are out. This acorn squash with couscous is just the right size. -Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 979mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
A couscous salad is made of pistachios, carrots, cranberries, and garbanzo beans and stuffed inside an acorn squash. The salad is also flavored with cinnamon, cumin, and orange.
Provided by ainsliek
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 299.5 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE COUSCOUS STUFFING
Great lunch or dinner, if you're craving something on the sweet side and hearty. And, this is good for you! Serve with a small salad or steamed vegies.
Provided by VickyJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 squash halves, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 & maple syrup. Set aside.
- Steam squash halves until tender, about 15-30 minutes (depends on the size of the squash). 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 29, Carbohydrate 108.3, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 24.2, Protein 10
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING
Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash With Apple Stuffing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Apple
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a square baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place squash cut-side down in a baking pan.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- While squash is baking, combine apples, celery, onion, margarine and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl; mix well.
- Turn squash cut-sides up.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Divide apple mixture to fill cavities of the squash.
- Bake stuffed squash halves, covered with foil, 30 minutes or more.
- Serve hot.
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLE COUSCOUS
Make and share this Acorn Squash Stuffed With Apple Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorrie in Montreal
Categories Low Protein
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place couscous in a small mixing bowl.
- Set aside.
- Bring apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan and pour over thecouscous. Cover and set aside until the juice is absorbed,about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the fruit, apple juice concentrate,cardamom and maple syrup.
- Set aside.
- Steam squash halves until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and place on a bakingsheet.
- Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
- Fill squash halves with the couscous mixture and bake for 20 minutes.
- Top with pecans and serve.
- (Notes-you can bake the squash halves until just tender also).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.5, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 23.9, Protein 7.7
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for acorn squash that is deep green in color and free of bruises or blemishes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the squash: This will help to prevent the squash from tearing.
- Scoop out the squash seeds and pulp: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp from the squash. Be careful not to cut through the squash.
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
- Use a variety of fillings: The filling for stuffed acorn squash can be customized to your liking. Some popular fillings include roasted vegetables, quinoa, wild rice, and beans.
- Bake the squash until it is tender: The squash should be tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- Serve the squash immediately: Stuffed acorn squash is best served immediately after it is baked.
Conclusion:
Stuffed acorn squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a healthy and hearty meal that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. With its variety of fillings, stuffed acorn squash can be customized to please everyone at the table.
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