If you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that is packed with nutrition, look no further than brown rice stuffed butternut squash. This satisfying dish combines the earthy flavors of brown rice, the sweet and nutty taste of butternut squash, and a variety of other ingredients to create a culinary delight that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors, tender texture, and incredible aroma, brown rice stuffed butternut squash is a feast for the senses that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
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BROWN RICE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Bake this delicious rice, sausage and veggie stuffed butternut squash to make a hearty dinner for four.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds and fibers. Drizzle cut sides with 3 teaspoons olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. On cookie sheet, place squash, cut-sides down. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until squash is tender at thickest portion when pierced with fork. When cool enough to handle, cut off long ends of squash to within 1/2 inch edge of cavities (peel and refrigerate ends for another purpose).
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add rice to oil, stirring well to coat. Stir in chicken broth, thyme and bay leaf. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat; discard thyme sprig and bay leaf.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is thoroughly cooked. Add mushrooms. Cook 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cooked rice, spinach and sage; cook about 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted and mixture is hot. Divide sausage-rice mixture between squash halves, pressing down on filling so it forms a slight mound over cavity.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
RICE-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish for two an exotic flavor. It's delicious and beautiful, and tastes best when butternut squash is in season. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each half so it sits flat. Place cut side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp, leaving about a 1/4-in. shell. , In a large bowl, combine the pulp, rice, cheese, cranberries, chutney, onion, curry powder, salt and pepper. Spoon into squash shells. Dot with butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
VEGAN WILD-RICE-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This impressive autumn-inspired dish can be served as a main course for vegan and vegetarian eaters or can be enjoyed by everyone at the table as a side dish. The small amount of curry powder gives the squash a nice warmth and depth.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Arrange the halves in a large baking dish, flesh-side up.
- Whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons oil. Brush the flesh-side of the squash halves with some of the maple-oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Put the squash flesh-side down in the baking dish, then brush the skin side with the maple-oil mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until the squash is fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Let the squash rest until cool enough to handle. Scoop some of the flesh out into a large bowl, leaving about 1/4-inch border of flesh all around. Leave the scooped-out flesh in relatively large chunks.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the rice, curry powder, cinnamon, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes (different brands of wild rice may vary in cooking times; add more water if needed). Remove from heat and add to the chunks of butternut squash along with the remaining maple-oil, cherries, parsley, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Evenly stuff the scooped-out squash halves with the filling, then drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and bake, uncovered, until the filling is warmed through, about 30 minutes. Cut each in half crosswise and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with walnuts and parsley. Serve warm.
RICE STUFFING WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice and bay leaves, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook as the label directs; drain well. Discard the bay leaves. Spread out the rice on a baking sheet to cool.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes. Add the broth, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
- Whisk the egg in a large bowl. Stir in the rice, squash, leek-broth mixture, cranberries and parsley. Transfer to the baking dish; top with the pecans. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small cubes; scatter over the pecans. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 20 more minutes.Special equipment:
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
I developed this recipe using a few of my favorite ingredients. This is an easy to prepare vegan recipe that creates a very balanced meal, and is great served with a green salad. In addition, it's a delicious dish that will be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Provided by BMARYV
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place squash in a baking dish with one inch of water, and cover with foil.
- Bake squash in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until flesh is fork-tender. Keep warm.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place Brussels sprouts, carrots, and garbanzo beans in a skillet over medium high heat. Stir together soy milk, tamari, turmeric, and garlic, and add to the skillet, tossing to coat. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Add a small amount of water or more soy-tamari mixture, as needed, to prevent drying out. Combine rice with vegetable mixture, and scoop into squash. Serve with additional tamari and season to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.3 calories, Carbohydrate 166.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 33 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1812.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and that's how I came up with this meal-in-one squash idea. Ham, mustard, apples and brown sugar go so well with butternut squash.-Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; 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. Combine remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut side up; stuff with ham mixture. Cover unstuffed end of squash with foil to prevent drying. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for a butternut squash that is firm and has a deep, orange color. Avoid any squash that has soft spots or blemishes.
- Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time and make the assembly process easier. You can cook the rice in a rice cooker, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
- Roast the squash before stuffing it: This will help to caramelize the sugars in the squash and give it a delicious flavor. You can roast the squash in the oven or on a grill.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the stuffing: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Season the stuffing well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Don't overstuff the squash: Leave some room for the rice to expand as it cooks. Otherwise, the squash may burst.
- Bake the squash until the rice is cooked through and the squash is tender: This usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
Conclusion:
Brown rice stuffed butternut squash is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a fall or winter dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of roasted squash, savory rice stuffing, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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