Acorn squash is a versatile winter squash with a sweet and nutty flavor, making it a perfect vessel for various savory fillings. Our recipe for acorn squash with spiced Brazil nut filling offers a unique and flavorful twist to this classic dish. Roasted acorn squash filled with a mixture of spiced Brazil nuts, roasted red peppers, and aromatic spices, creating a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for fall and winter gatherings.
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HONEY SPICED ACORN SQUASH
"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
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 :
ACORN SQUASH WITH SPICED BRAZIL NUT FILLING
Whole and chopped Brazil Nuts can now be found in my area thanks to Trader Joe's and EarthFare. This is great recipe for a brazil nut filling. From an old Southern Living.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise; then scrape out seeds and stringy portions.
- Put dry ingredients, nuts and grated rind in mixing bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Place squash halves in baking pan and fill with crumbly mixture.
- Set the bottom of the baking pan in hot water, cover and bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH RISOTTO
Steps:
- For the squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Divide 3 of the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the 6 squash halves cut-side up in a large, high-sided ovenproof skillet or pot (you may need to do this in batches or two pots). Sprinkle the cut sides all over with salt, then pour the milk into the cavities, filling halfway. Pour water into the pot until it reaches halfway up the sides of the squash. Carefully place in the oven and roast uncovered until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel, seed and dice the remaining squash. Place in a roasting pan along with the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Toss and roast until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the risotto: Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until they are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the olive oil and onion mixture. Add the white wine and stir until the liquid has absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until all the liquid has absorbed before adding another 1/2 cup. (This process will take approximately 25 minutes and the risotto will become creamy from the starch releasing.) When all of the liquid has been added and absorbed, stir in the Parmesan and the roasted, diced squash. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If the risotto seems too dry, just add some more broth).
- Stuff the roasted squash halves with the risotto and serve.
SUNNY'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the squash on a baking sheet flesh-side up and rub with the olive oil. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Roast until the edges begin to ripple and a poke with a fork reveals tender flesh, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool until easy to handle.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh within the skin of each squash half to help it maintain its shape.
- For the filling: In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sausage. While cooking, break the sausage into bits like ground meat with a wooden spoon. Once some of the fat is rendered from the sausage, add the onions, paprika, pumpkin pie spice, sage, celery, bell peppers and a pinch of salt. Cook until the sausage is done and the vegetables are tender.
- Add the mixture to the bowl of squash along with the cheese, walnuts and cranberries and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Fill the hollowed squash halves with the mixture and place back in the oven to melt the cheese and make the tops golden brown, 15 more minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH MUSHROOMS, PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- For the acorn squash: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Trim the tops and bottoms off the squash. Cut in half horizontally so the cut-ends will keep the pieces flat. Clean the inside of the squash. Separate the seeds from the membranes and rinse well. Dry the seeds with a paper towel and set aside.
- Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Place the seeds on a separate baking sheet or foil. Roast the squash 30 minutes. Roast the seeds at the same time, checking and moving them around after 10 minutes and again after 20 minutes. Depending on the size of the seeds, they may be done after 20 minutes, or up to 30 minutes. Sprinkle the seeds with the remaining salt, and set aside with the squash.
- For the filling: Set a large saute pan over high heat and add the butter. When melted, add the cabbage, onions, peppers, sprinkle with salt and pepper and gently toss to combine. Allow the cabbage to wilt down, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and toss to combine. Saute 2 to 4 minutes longer, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- For assembling: Preheat the broiler to low. Fill the roasted acorn squash halves with the filling. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top, then top with the roasted squash seeds. Broil just until the cheese is warm. Garnish with a small amount of Italian parsley, if using, and serve.
APPLE & WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Got an acorn squash that's just hanging out with nothing to do? Here's a simple way to cook it, then stuff it with a spicy apple-walnut filling.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 32m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut off and discard small piece from pointed end of squash. Cut squash crosswise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until squash is very tender.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until tender and golden brown. Stir in apples; cook 1 min. Add cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in nuts.
- Place squash, cut sides up, on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
FRUIT & NUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
A different take on your usual acorn squash dish - the filling is delicious, but not as sweet as most I've had before. Found this in a great cookbook!
Provided by filaughn
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h55m
Yield 4-6 squash halves, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds and strings.
- Lightly grease baking sheet. Place squash on sheet, cut side down and back at 350 for 40 - 50 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Remove from heat and place, cut site up, on sheet.
- Saute onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Add all other filling ingredients and mix until blended. Use a large spoon to fill squash halves.
- Cover squash with aluminum foil and bake at 375 for 20 - 30 minutes until all ingredients are well cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 369.6, Carbohydrate 71.5, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 18.7, Protein 10.1
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BLUEBERRY-WALNUT FILLING
I absolutely love squash-and I've filled it with so many variations of savory stuffing over the years. But my favorite way to stuff it is with an unexpected fruit filling, like this sweet apple-blueberry one. -Bruce Newcomer, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°, Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash half to allow them to lie flat. Place in shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Add 1/2 in. of hot water to pan. Bake, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 35 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Spread with butter; season with salt and pepper., For filling, in a large bowl, toss apple pieces with lime juice. Add blueberries, walnuts and nutmeg; divide among squash halves. Drizzle with maple syrup. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if filling browns too quickly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ACORN SPICED SQUASH
When fall comes to Horsham, Pennsylvania, George Mankin likes to prepare this wonderful, cinnamon-and-maple flavored squash recipe. It's so quick and easy in the microwave and also, a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pierce squash several times with a fork. Place on paper towels; microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the butter, syrup and vinegar. Combine the ginger, cinnamon and mace. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Brush cut sides with butter mixture; sprinkle with spice mixture., Place on a large microwave-safe plate; cover with paper towels. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICED ACORN SQUASH
Working full time, I found I didn't always have time to cook the meals my family loved, so I re-created many of those dishes in the slow cooker. This treatment for squash is one of our favorites. -Carol Greco, Centereach, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h45m
Yield 4 squash halves.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with raisins. Top each with 1 tablespoon butter. Wrap each half individually in heavy-duty foil, sealing tightly., Pour water into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place squash in slow cooker, cut side up (packets may be stacked). Cook, covered, on high 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until squash is tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DELICATA SQUASH WITH NUT STUFFING
I've made this twice now and everyone loves it. I tried it with acorn squash and it's just as good. I bet any mild squash would work.
Provided by paulettep
Categories Winter Squash Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in sage and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts, pistachios, almonds, and pine nuts. Remove from the heat.
- Combine 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, yogurt, and egg in a large bowl. Stir in nut mixture. Divide stuffing among squash halves. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
- Bake until acorn squash is tender when pierced with a fork and stuffing starts to brown, about 45 minutes.
- Cut each piece in half to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 427 mg
GRANDMA DARCY'S SQUASH PIE
Grandma Darcy gave me this recipe many years ago. Since then we always have her squash pie on Thanksgiving instead of pumpkin, and like it much better!
Provided by Heidi Darcy
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Beat evaporated milk, squash, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; pour into pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until pie is set, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
CRANBERRY-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
I combine two of fall's best foods in this recipe. The pretty, fresh-tasting filling makes this an extra-special side dish.-Jim Ulberg, Elk Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, combine cranberries, apple, orange, brown sugar, walnuts, butter and orange zest. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Sprinkle with salt. Stuff with cranberry mixture. Bake 25 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ROASTED SPICED ACORN SQUASH
Cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper complement sweet roasted acorn squash in this easy side dish. Try it with Roasted Pork with Onions and Citrus or Parmesan risotto.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Arrange squash, cut side down, in a single layer and roast until tender, 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g
SPICED BAKED ACORN SQUASH
Wonderfully rich and full of beta carotene! These are available year-round, so you don't have to wait for the harvest season to enjoy them! :)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Halve squash and remove seeds and pulp; rinse.
- Add 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar, and a pinch nutmeg to each half.
- Dot each half with butter and drizzle a tsp.
- of brandy over top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45-90 minutes, or until squash is tender (time depends on size of squash, really).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 90.8, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 20.6, Protein 1.9
Tips:
- Try to select acorn squash that are about the same size and shape. This will help ensure they cook evenly.
- If you don't have Brazil nuts, you can also use walnuts or pecans in the filling.
- For a vegan version of this recipe, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To save time, you can cook the squash and filling ahead of time. Just store them separately in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble and bake.
- Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Acorn squash with spiced Brazil nut filling is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover squash. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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