Curried stuffed acorn squash is a delightful fall dish that combines the earthy sweetness of acorn squash with a flavorful and aromatic curry filling. This dish is not only visually appealing but also offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The creamy, tender acorn squash contrasts perfectly with the aromatic rice, while the spices in the curry add a touch of warmth and depth. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and satisfying meal or a meat-lover looking for a flavorful side dish, curried stuffed acorn squash is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CURRIED STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Accidental recipes are the best and this one is no exception! This is a fancy vegetarian-lover's way to spice up squash without losing the smooth, subtle squash flavor.
Provided by JennyB
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wrap each squash half with plastic wrap.
- Place wrapped squash, cut side down, in microwave; cook on high until squash is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Leave squash wrapped while preparing filling.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir red bell pepper, radish, leek, celery, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable stock and rice; stir to combine. Cover and simmer until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle greens into rice mixture; cover and simmer until greens are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, curry paste, and walnuts to rice mixture; stir to combine.
- Unwrap squash and set halves, cut sides up, into 4 soup bowls. Spoon about 2 tablespoons feta cheese into each squash half. Add a large scoop of rice mixture atop feta layer. Top rice mixture layer with any leftover feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 500.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
CURRIED BEEF-STUFFED SQUASH
My husband and I look forward to this dinner. The savory beef tucked inside tender acorn squash halves is a satisfying autumn combination. Plus, it's a lighter entree and very flavorful. - Edna Lee, Greeley, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Invert squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until almost tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain., Dissolve bouillon in water; add to skillet. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Turn squash cut side up in pan and fill with meat mixture. , Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in.; cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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 CURRIED MEAT
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$20if you dont 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
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
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
GREEK-STYLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
With a truckload of acorn squash in my pantry, I wanted to make stuffed squash in lots of different ways. A bottle of Greek seasoning got my creativity flowing. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place squash halves, cut side up, on a large baking sheet; roast until they can just be pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, place lentils in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Remove and set aside. In the same saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo; cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving broth., In a large skillet, cook sausage, crumbling meat, until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add lentils and orzo to skillet; remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup feta cheese and Greek seasoning; mix well., Pour reserved chicken broth back into saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk in flour until thickened, then pour into sausage mixture., When cool enough to handle, quarter squash and return to baking sheet. Top with sausage mixture. Bake until squash are tender, about 30 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with french-fried onions and, if desired, additional feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Acorn squash is the perfect choice for this recipe because it is small enough to be served as an individual portion, and it has a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs well with the curry filling.
- Cook the squash properly: To ensure that the squash is cooked through but still has a slightly firm texture, bake it at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, or until it is easily pierced with a fork.
- Make sure the filling is flavorful: The curry filling is what really makes this dish special, so don't skimp on the spices. Use a generous amount of curry powder, cumin, and coriander, and add in some fresh ginger and garlic for extra flavor.
- Don't overstuff the squash: Be careful not to overstuff the squash, as this will make it difficult to cook evenly. Aim to fill each squash about two-thirds full.
- Top with cheese or nuts: For an extra touch of flavor and texture, top the stuffed squash with grated cheese or chopped nuts before baking.
Conclusion:
Curried stuffed acorn squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall meal. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful vegetarian dish, give this recipe a try.
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