Best 7 Acorn Squash With Lemon Honey Jelly Tex Mex Style Recipes

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Acorn squash is a versatile and delicious winter squash that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe for acorn squash with lemon honey jelly Tex Mex style is a unique and flavorful take on the classic dish. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the tangy lemon and honey jelly, creates a delightful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a side dish for your next holiday meal or a hearty vegetarian main course, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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TEX-MEX STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), stems removed, halved crosswise and seeded
1 14-ounce container extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
4 scallions, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 cup corn-and-black bean salsa
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (about 6 ounces)
Shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro and/or diced tomato, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. Place the acorn squash in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread the tofu on a large plate and press out the excess moisture with paper towels; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the tofu and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up any large chunks, until combined. Stir in the salsa. Remove from the heat.
  • Set the squash halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet (trim the bottoms so they sit flat, if necessary). Pat dry and season the insides generously with salt and pepper. Stir half of the cheese into the tofu mixture, then divide among the squash halves. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Top with the reserved scallions and assorted toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 38 milligrams, Sodium 837 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 2 grams

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chiles, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. -Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced (about 10 cups)
2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup salsa
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes., Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

TEX-MEX STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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This is supposedly the ultimate waistline-slimming meal due to the combo of the squash and pine nuts. What's more? It supplies nearly four servings of veggies. Recipe from Prevention magazine 10/2008. Feel free to make this recipe vegan by using a vegan cheese or leaving off the cheese altogether!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
6 ounces tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (may sub Vegan cheese for a great Vegan meal)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Brush cut sides and cavity of squash with oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the pepper. Place cut side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes until tender (don't pierce it with a fork though). Turn cut side up.
  • Mix beans, nuts, tomatoes, scallions, cumin and remaining 1/4 tsp pepper in a medum bowl.
  • Spoon a heaping 1/2 cup of bean mixture into each squash half, pressing down gently to get all the filling inches Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 87.3, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 2, Protein 11.9

LEMONY ACORN SQUASH



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A delightful seasonal dish. Tip: Microwave the squash just a few seconds at a time until softened just enough to get a knife through.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large acorn squash
1 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the squash; cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane.
  • Cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, discarding ends.
  • Place slices in a large skillet.
  • Add 1 cup water; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons water.
  • Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; carefully add lemon juice (it will sizzle), butter, salt and pepper.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts.
  • Place, squash on a serving plate and top with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 25.1, Protein 1.8

HONEY SPICED ACORN SQUASH



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"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.-Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium acorn squash

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the honey, butter, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Cut squash in half; discard the seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until squash is tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.,

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED HONEY CINNAMON ACORN SQUASH



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Caramelized roasted honey cinnamon acorn squash is drizzled with honey and cinnamon, and sprinkled with crumbled cheese and crunchy almonds.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 acorn squash - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 smoked almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place acorn squash slices, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to cover all the slices evenly. Place slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with honey and cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn each slice carefully. Continue baking until tender and well browned, about 10 minutes more. Move slices onto a serving plate and sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

STUFFED TEX-MEX YELLOW SQUASH



Stuffed Tex-Mex Yellow Squash image

Hollowed-out squash earns kid appeal when filled with a mix of beef, bell pepper, and corn, all topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 yellow squashes (8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, with rack set in the top third. Halve each squash lengthwise; slice a sliver from the rounded part of each half so it sits flat. Leaving a 1/4-inch border, scoop out halves with a small spoon; roughly chop flesh, and reserve. Place squash halves, skin side down, in a shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add reserved chopped squash, bell pepper, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and chili powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in corn and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
  • Dividing evenly, spoon mixture into squash halves. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until squash is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover, and bake until top is browned, 7 to 10 minutes more. Garnish with scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe acorn squash. Look for squash that is heavy for its size and has a deep orange color.
  • To easily remove the seeds from the squash, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, you can steam the squash in a colander placed over a pot of boiling water. Just make sure that the colander is raised above the water so that the squash doesn't touch it.
  • To make the lemon-honey jelly, use fresh lemons. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but it will not have the same bright flavor.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can mash the squash with a potato masher or fork.
  • Serve the acorn squash with lemon-honey jelly as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Acorn squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be prepared in many different ways. This recipe for acorn squash with lemon-honey jelly is a great way to enjoy the squash's natural sweetness. The lemon-honey jelly adds a bright and tangy flavor that complements the squash perfectly. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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