Best 8 Acorn Squash Stuffed With Mushrooms And Rice Recipes

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Acorn squash is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One of the most popular preparations is to stuff it with a savory mixture of ingredients, such as mushrooms, rice, and herbs. This dish is not only easy to make, but also a flavorful and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Acorn squash is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Mushrooms are also a nutritious addition to this dish, as they are low in calories and fat, and a good source of protein and antioxidants. With its combination of flavors and textures, acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms and rice is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS AND RICE



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Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms and Rice

Provided by Veg Life Staff

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Acorn Squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 tbsp Olive OIl
1/4 Lb Cremini or Button Mushrooms (trimmed and diced small)
1/2 medium Onion (diced small)
1/4 tsp Thyme (can be omitted if desired)
1/2 c Long Grain Rice
1/2 c Vegetable Broth
1/4 c Vegan Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Halve the squash, seed and trim the bottoms so they sit flat on the sheet pan.
  • Lightly brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lie the squash FACE DOWN on the cookie sheet, covered with tin foil and bake for 35 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice according the package instructions.
  • Saute the onion and mushrooms until tender. Add to the cooked rice.
  • Remove the squash from the oven and raise the temperature to broil.
  • Scoop out some of the flesh from the squash and add to the rice mixture. Add the 1/2 Cup of vegetable broth to this and place in the cavity of the squash. Top with parmesan. Broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and just starting to brown.

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS AND RICE



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These work as well on the Thanksgiving table as they do on a meatless Monday.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 acorn squash (1 pound each), halved crosswise, seeded, and bottoms trimmed to lie flat, if necessary
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and diced small
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, season cut sides of squash with salt and pepper, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and turn cut sides down. Cover sheet tightly with foil and roast until tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium straight-sided skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are golden, 8 minutes. Add rice and broth and bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
  • Remove squash from oven and heat broiler. Carefully scoop out 2 to 3 tablespoons flesh from each squash half and stir into rice; season with salt and pepper. Divide rice mixture among squash halves, sprinkle with Parmesan, and broil until melted, 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH CHEESY MUSHROOM RICE



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This vegetarian stuffed acorn squash dish is hearty and delicious!

Provided by Cat Marsha

Time 1h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 medium button mushrooms, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
½ cup uncooked white rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brush cut sides of squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place, skin-side up, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
  • While squash bakes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is coated, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese.
  • Remove squash from the oven, flip over, and season with salt and pepper. Fill squash with rice mixture, sprinkle with panko, and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
  • Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until panko is brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.1 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 967.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS AND RICE



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I adapted this recipe from the Martha Stewart website. It's a great fall vegetarian meal, as it's very filling, and the rice would be great as a side dish, on it's own! **NOTE: The quantity of the filling I have listed is for 4 squash halves in the original recipe, but I use the extra filling as a side dish for a dinner the next night.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 acorn squash, halved crosswise, seeded, and bottom trimmed to lie flat, if necessary (1 pound)
salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced (and chopped, if desired)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and season cut sides of squash with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and turn cut sides down. Roast until tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium straight-sided skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are golden, 8 minutes. Add rice and broth and bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
  • Remove squash from oven and heat broiler. Carefully scoop out 2 to 3 tablespoons flesh from each squash half and stir into rice; season with salt and pepper. Divide rice mixture among squash halves, sprinkle with Parmesan, and broil until melted, 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 1148.5, Carbohydrate 107.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 27

RICE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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We often make this side dish in the fall, after harvesting fresh squash from our garden. A hint of Asian flavor offers a different, unexpected accent. I especially enjoy the pleasant flavor combination of mozzarella and ginger. -Lydia Garcia, Gouldsboro, Maine More Rice Side Dish Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small acorn squash
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the rice, water and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until almost tender. Add apples; saute for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, walnuts, cream, vinegar, honey, ginger and curry., Turn squash over; stuff with rice mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH W/ WILD RICE & MUSHROOMS *VEGETARIAN*



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I have a cousin that is a vegetarian and holiday dinners can be somewhat disappointing for her. She always takes it in good stride, but I've been eyeballing this recipe to add to our Thanksgiving table. It's vegetarian and delicious. I found it in the November Bon Appetit magazine. This recipe is served at the Lakeview Inn & Restaurant in Greensboro. The sauce and rice(step 1 and 2) can be made ahead and chilled for use the next day.

Provided by pewpew1982

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup wild rice
18 tablespoons butter, cut into tablespoon size pieces divided
3 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream (don't get baker's cream, it's too sweet!)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, grumbled, room temperature
1 lb assorted wild mushroom, sliced (oyster, chanterelle, and stemmed shiitake)
1 lb fresh spinach, tough stems removed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups broth, wine, and sugar to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 2 cups (about 25 minutes) ***Sauce can be made ahead and chilled***.
  • Bring remaining 4 cups broth, rice, and 3 tablespoons butter to boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover; simmer until tender and some of rice is split (45 minutes or so) ***Rice can be covered and chilled a day ahead as well; do not combine with broth when chilling***.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Trim 1/2 inch off rounded side of squash to create a flat base for the squash to sit on.
  • Divide squash halves between two rimmed baking sheets with the seeded side down and roast until tender (approx 45 minutes).
  • Place potatoes in a large heavy saucepan. Cover with cold water and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bring potatoes to a boil and reduce heat to medium, simmering until tender (about 15 minutes).
  • Drain potatoes and mash them.
  • Heat 8 tablespoons butter, cream, and sage in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer, stirring to melt utter.
  • Add cream mixture and goat cheese to potatoes, mashing to blend.
  • Season potatoes with salt/pepper to taste.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute, stirring often, until soft. (about 8 minutes).
  • Fold mushrooms into potatoes and arrange squash halves with the seeded side up on the same baking sheets.
  • Divide potato mixture among squash halves (about 1 cup each).
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place stuffed squash in oven and bake until heated through (about 15 minutes).
  • Bring sauce (from step 1) to simmer. Whisk 2 tablespoons butter into sauce.
  • Combine rice and reserved broth in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium heat. Add spinach and stir just until spinach wilts. (about 3 minutes).
  • Drain excess liquid from spinach.
  • Divide spinach among 6 plates, arranging in center of plate. Drain rice. Divide rice among plates, placing atop spinach. Place squash half atop rice on each plate, pressing to nestle. Ladle sauce around squash and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 962.3, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 29.9, Cholesterol 129.9, Sodium 1218.3, Carbohydrate 95.8, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 20.6

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE AND RICE



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This is a hearty meal all in one!

Provided by Cheryl King

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
¾ pound ground Italian sausage
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 stalks celery, diced, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
½ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Poke holes in the flesh of the squash with a fork. Coat flesh with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, combine rice, chicken broth, and water in a rice steamer. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, until some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until sausage is completely browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 more minutes. Stir in sage, pumpkin pie spice, and paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another minute, then set aside.
  • Scoop flesh from the cooled squash halves, leaving about 1/4 inch squash to retain structure. Place squash flesh in a bowl with sausage mixture, Cheddar cheese, and cranberries. Mix to combine then taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Scoop filling into the squash shells and top with additional Cheddar cheese, if desired.
  • Bake in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops are nicely browned, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 779.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY



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This stuffed squash is a favorite of the family of Amy Lawrence, and her husband, Justin Fox Burks, who developed it for their blog, the Chubby Vegetarian. The couple brings this dish to Thanksgiving dinner, but we think it would make a great vegetarian centerpiece anytime, from fall to spring.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced white onion (about 1 small)
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/4 cup white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
1 cup chanterelles, torn into strips
1/4 cup finely diced dried apricots
Sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper (to taste)
2 cups brioche or good-quality white bread, torn into pieces
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 large acorn squash (or two small)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Miracle Mushroom Gravy (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter and then sauté the celery, onion and bouillon cube until lightly browned. Deglaze the pan with the wine, and reduce until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the chanterelles and apricots to the pan and warm through. Add salt and pepper. Chill the mushroom mixture thoroughly. In a large bowl, mix the bread, eggs and the cooled vegetable mixture.
  • Using a sharp kitchen knife (and plenty of caution), trim the stem end off of the squash and cut the squash into 3/4 inch rings. You should be able to get 4 rings out of a large acorn squash. Discard the stem end and bottom piece. Using a spoon, scrape the seeds and membrane out of the squash and discard. Lay the squash rings out on a large parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle slices of squash with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove squash from the oven and press the mushroom and apricot stuffing into the center of each squash ring. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the stuffing has set and started to brown. Garnish with mushroom gravy.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 857 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Select the right acorn squash: Choose acorn squash that are heavy for their size, with deep green skin and no blemishes. The blossom end should be firm and slightly indented.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when assembling the stuffed acorn squash. You can cook the rice in a rice cooker, on the stovetop, or even in the microwave.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms: This will add flavor and texture to the stuffing. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Season the stuffing well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the stuffing. This will help to bring out the flavor of the mushrooms and rice.
  • Stuff the acorn squash tightly: This will help to prevent the stuffing from falling out during baking.
  • Roast the acorn squash until tender: The squash should be tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.

Conclusion:

Acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms and rice is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The acorn squash provides a sweet and nutty flavor, while the mushrooms and rice add a savory and earthy flavor. This dish is also very versatile, as you can use a variety of different mushrooms and herbs to create your own unique flavor profile.

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