Acorn squash stuffed with bulgur is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover bulgur, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste by adding different spices, herbs, and vegetables. The squash is first roasted until tender, then scooped out and mashed. The bulgur is cooked and then combined with the squash, along with other ingredients such as nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. The mixture is then stuffed back into the squash shells and baked until heated through.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BULGUR STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This bulgur stuffed acorn squash is an easy vegetarian dish that's packed with flavour and healthy ingredients.
Provided by Colleen Milne
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°
- Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Cut a small piece from the bottom of each half so the halves can stand upright when stuffed.
- Put squash halves cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until squash is fork-tender, about 45-60 minutes
- During the last 5 minutes of roasting time, spread the walnuts alongside the squash to toast them.
- Put bulgur and vegetable stock in a saucepan with a lid and cook according to package directions, usually around 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are soft around 5 minutes.
- Add cumin, coriander, and cinnamon to the onions and garlic, and cook, stirring about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add cooked bulgur, chickpeas, pomegranate arils, parsley, lemon juice and zest, and walnuts. Stir to combine.
- Spoon filling into squash halves and return filled squash to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 15 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH II
Acorn squash stuffed with ground beef, pork sausage, onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese. Serve with tossed salad and crusty bread for a simple, tasty meal.
Provided by Andytofu
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper, and lightly spray with cooking oil. Place in a baking dish flesh side down, and cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes, or until flesh is fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, cook beef and pork in 1 tablespoon of oil on medium high heat until well browned, stirring frequently to crumble. Drain, and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Combine beef and pork with cheese and onions, and spoon mixture into squash halves.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and squash is lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1511.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
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
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH BULGUR
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bulgur in a bowl. Warm orange juice and pour over bulgur. Allow to soak until bulgur has softend, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine softened bulgur with raisins, walnuts and three tablespoons of the melted butter. Season to taste with a little salt.
- Cut squashes in half and remove the seeds. Brush cut sides with melted butter. Fill cavities of the squash with bulgur and raisin mixture and cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake until squash is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BULGUR-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
I got the original recipe out of my friends Family Circle magazine. I really love squash so I had to veganize it. I used the soy chorizo from Trader Joe's but there are other brands of Soyrizo that you can usually find in the health food section of your basic grocery store. There are 3 of us in this house so I got the squash in the sizes to fit each person. My daughter called it daddy, mommy and Samarra size. She thought it was really neat eating the bowl her food came in. These also reheat quite nicely as I'm sitting here eating the other half of my squash from last night. It may seem like a long cooking time, but really you can get everything done while the squash is cooking with a lot of standing around time. There's probably about 10 minutes of actual work time with this recipe.
Provided by vegan mom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put squash cut side down in a pan big enough to hold all of them and add 2 cups of water. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. When it boils, remove from heat and add the bulgur. Lid it up and set aside for 30 minutes to soften.
- When there is about 10 minutes left on the timer start the stuffing. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Remove soyrizo from it's plastic casing and add to the skillet along with the oil and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the soyrizo begins to brown. Sir in the garlic powder and bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the pepper begins to soften. Take off the heat and add the bulgur, chili sauce and salt to taste.
- When the squash is done, remove it from the pan and pour off the water. Place back in the pan this time cut side up and brush with the maple syrup and sprinkle with salt. Spoon in filling, then bake for another 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 84.8, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.8
BULGUR-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Stuffed acorn squash recipes are trending and for good reason, this vegetable is just begging to be stuffed. Here we filled it with hearty bulgur and carrots, but also included dried fruit and citrus to brighten things up.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil; lightly coat foil with cooking spray. Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast about 25 minutes or until tender.
- In a large saucepan heat oil and butter over medium. Add carrot, celery, and onion; cook and stir about 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in bulgur, cherries, 2 Tbsp. parsley of the, and 1/4 tsp. each of the salt and pepper; heat through.
- Meanwhile, remove 2 tsp. zest and squeeze 6 Tbsp. juice from orange. In a small bowl stir together orange zest, hazelnuts, and the remaining 2 Tbsp. parsley.
- Turn squash cut sides up. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Fill squash halves with bulgur mixture. Sprinkle hazelnut mixture over stuffed squash and drizzle with orange juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 349 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 4 squash halves plus 3 1/3 cups filling, UnsaturatedFat 12 g
ACORN SQUASH WITH LEFTOVER STUFFING
Our Test Kitchen offer up this unique way to present leftover stuffing. Serve this squash as a hearty side dish or as a meatless entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, about 30 minutes. , When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (flesh will measure about 3 cups). Drain water from pan; place squash shells cut side up in pan and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flesh, egg, salt and pepper. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to squash mixture. Add stuffing; spoon into squash shells. If desired, top with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pierce each squash with a fork in a dozen places and roast for about 1 hour. Remove the squashes from the oven, let them cool slightly and then cut each one in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the bulgur wheat in a bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Set aside to soften for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain the bulgur wheat and combine it in a bowl with the rice, cashews and spices. Mix well and set aside.
- Saute the onion, ginger, garlic and peppers in the olive oil over medium-low heat until they are soft but not brown.
- Add the bulgur wheat mixture to the saute pan and continue to cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the tomato paste and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Remove from heat and stir until the yogurt is thoroughly incorporated. Then add the rest, 2 tablespoons at a time. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Turn the oven up to 400 degrees. Mound about 4 or 5 tablespoons of stuffing in each squash half. Place the squashes on a cookie sheet and drizzle a little olive oil over them. Bake for 20 minutes, or until both stuffing and squashes are lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
STUFFED SQUASH WITH BULGUR AND FETA
This vegetarian dish can be prepared up to a day ahead; fill the squash halves with the cooked bulgur mixture, and then refrigerate, covered, until ready to bake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve each squash lengthwise; slice off a sliver of skin from each half so they sit flat. Scoop out flesh with a small spoon, leaving a 1/4-inch border; chop finely, and reserve. Place squash halves on a rimmed baking sheet, skin sides down; set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add reserved chopped squash, onion, almonds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is dry, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add bulgur and 2 cups water; simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes (bulgur should still be slightly crunchy). Remove from heat; stir in feta.
- Mound bulgur mixture in reserved squash halves. Bake until squash is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
FESTIVE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: acorn squashes, olive oil, salt, pepper, wild rice, vegetable broth, chili powder, ground cumin, maple syrup, cremini mushroom, shiitake mushroom, medium onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, white wine, kale, pomegranate seeds
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the acorn squash stem-side up on a cutting board and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds and pulp, and transfer to a bowl. Separate the seeds from the pulp. Set aside.
- Set the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
- In a small pot, combine the wild rice and 1¼ cups (300 ml) vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Rinse the squash seeds and dry on a dish towel (some residual moisture is okay). Transfer to a small bowl and add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and maple syrup. Mix until well-coated.
- Remove the squash from the oven and move to one side of the baking sheet. Using parchment paper, make a tray for the squash seeds. Spread the squash seeds on the tray.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is completely tender and the seeds are crispy.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes, until they've released a good amount of liquid.
- Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-translucent. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with the white wine and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the kale, salt, and pepper, and cook until the kale wilts and reduces in volume by about ¼. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth and cook until kale is almost completely wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the wild rice and remove from the heat.
- Fill each squash half with the mushroom mixture and garnish with the squash seeds and pomegranate seeds. (Save leftover squash seeds for snacking!)
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 10 grams
MOROCCAN-STYLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASHES
Halved acorn squashes become built-in dishes for a Moroccan-inspired blend of extra-lean ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, golden raisins, and cinnamon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squashes, cut sides down, in a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Bake until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a 4-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, a pinch each cinnamon and nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl or plate using a slotted spoon, keeping as much cooking liquid in the pot as possible.
- Add onion, and cook until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining teaspoon salt and the bulgur, and stir to combine. Add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, and add reserved beef, the raisins, parsley, and pine nuts.
- Scrape out baked squashes, forming 1/4-inch-thick bowls, and fold flesh into bulgur mixture. Divide among squash halves, and return to oven. Bake until warmed through and tops are browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 g, Cholesterol 44 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, Sodium 614 g
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH LAMB & CURRY
This recipe is from "Apple Companion", which I found at Amish Acres in the heart of Indiana's Amish country. If you ever have a chance, pick up a copy of this cookbook! I have found most of the recipes to be outstanding, including this one, which I make at least once every fall or winter.
Provided by Barbara Steele
Categories Curries
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut acorn squash in half from stem to tip and scrape out seeds; set aside.
- In a heavy, non-reactive (such as enameled) skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Quick trick: Use one of those handy green peeling/coring/slicing units that attach to the counter with suction. You can find these at most stores for around $20-if you don't have one, I recommend getting one. They work really well, and save lots of time!
- Core and slice the apple with the peeling arm wedged out of action. Slice the spiral to form small, uniform dice.
- Add the apple, garlic and curry powder to the skillet. Sauté, stirring, for about 3 more minutes, or until apple is beginning to soften and curry has become quite fragrant.
- Add lamb and mix thoroughly, breaking up chunks. Brown lamb and stir in cumin, cayenne and salt.
- Add cream; allow to boil and reduce until thick.
- Pack as much of the lamb mixture as possible into the hollowed-out squash halves. Place the squash in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.
- Pour 1 inch of boiling water in the dish and cover tightly. If baking in the oven, use foil. If microwaving, use microwave-safe plastic wrap, ventilated with 2 slits.
- Bake in preheated 400 F degree oven for 1 hour, or at 70% power in microwave for about 25 minutes, until the flesh of the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1229.2, Fat 99.2, SaturatedFat 51.6, Cholesterol 308.1, Sodium 1495.4, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 13.6, Protein 42.2
Acorn squash is stuffed with bulgur to create a delicious, hearty and nutritious meal. It's easy to make, and can be served as a main course or a side dish. The blog provides a detailed recipe with step-by-step instructions, and also includes tips and a conclusion.
Tips:
- Choose small or medium acorn squash that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. You can use a spoon or a vegetable peeler to remove the seeds.
- Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. This will help the squash to brown and caramelize in the oven.
- Cook the bulgur according to the package directions. Once the bulgur is cooked, let it cool slightly before stuffing the squash.
- To make the stuffing, combine the cooked bulgur, chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the acorn squash halves with the bulgur mixture. Place the squash halves in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven until the squash is tender and the bulgur is heated through.
Conclusion:
Acorn squash stuffed with bulgur is a satisfying and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber and protein. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover bulgur or vegetables. With its delicious flavor and impressive appearance, acorn squash stuffed with bulgur is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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