When seeking a hearty and visually stunning dish, look no further than the stuffed calabaza squash. This versatile and flavorful vegetable is the perfect canvas for a variety of fillings, from savory to sweet. Whether you choose to fill it with a classic mixture of rice, ground meat, and vegetables, or opt for a more creative combination, the calabaza squash is sure to impress. With its vibrant orange color and unique shape, this squash is a delightful addition to any table.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SQUASH STUFFING CASSEROLE
The recipe for this zippy side dish was given to me by my husband's grandmother. Convenient corn bread stuffing mix and a can of green chilies give fast flavor to sliced summer squash. Since I cook for just my husband and me, I often freeze the leftovers for another day. -Tara Kay Cottingham, Munday, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add squash and onion. Reduce heat; cover and cook until squash is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, stuffing and the contents of seasoning packet, chilies, salt and pepper. Fold in squash mixture. , Pour into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
WHOLE-ROASTED STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH
Here is a vegetarian dinner course of impressive size and heft, to rival any stuffed chicken, turkey or loin of pork. The interior is a riff on a kale salad run through with croutons, dried cranberries, blue cheese and a spray of maple-scented pecans that complement the sweet flesh of the squash. You could use small sugar pumpkins for the main event, or really any sweet-fleshed winter squash, but delicata squash is our favorite option for reasons of taste and beauty. Unless you are serving it as a side dish, avoid the temptation to cut the squash vertically, to create boats for the stuffing. Boats are for side dishes. They are halves of a whole. For a main course, serve a squash per person, standing tall on each plate.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut 1 inch off the top and bottom of each squash. Use a melon baller or small spoon to scrape out the seeds. Sprinkle the inside of the squash with salt and pepper, then stand them upright on an oiled baking sheet.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. When it foams, add onions to pan and sauté, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften and turn translucent, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Add kale to pan and continue to cook, tossing, until kale begins to wilt, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and put vegetables into a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a sheet pan and toast in the oven until they begin to crisp on the outside, approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Add bread cubes to the bowl with the vegetables, and then add blue cheese and cranberries. Stir to combine.
- Put pecans in a dry sauté pan set over medium heat and toast the nuts until they begin to darken and turn fragrant, approximately 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and allow to cook for 1 minute, then scrape into the bowl with the rest of the stuffing and toss to combine. Taste and season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Lower oven temperature to 400 degrees. Divide the stuffing between the squash. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into 6 pieces, and top each squash with a dot of butter. Roast squash until the flesh has softened and you can easily pierce it with a fork, approximately 45 minutes. If the squash is browning too quickly, lay a sheet of aluminum foil over the top to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle parsley over the squash. Serve 1 whole squash per person as a main course, or 1/2 squash or less as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 909 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STUFFED CALABAZA SQUASH
Steps:
- Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. cut a slice, about ½ inch thick from across the top of each squash and scoop out the seeds with a metal spoon. Brush the exposed squash flesh and inside the cavities with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the squash on a baking tray and bake until the squash is almost tender. Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the salt and rice and boil rapidly, uncovered, until the rice is tender. Drain the rice, rinse under hot running water and drain. Heat the remaining oil in a medium sized, non-stick fry pan over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden Reduce the heat to medium; add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender. Add tomatoes and sundried tomatoes and cook stirring, until the tomatoes are cooked. Transfer onions, mushroom and tomato mixture to a large bowl. Add raisins, parsley, walnuts pepper and the cooked rice. Mix well. Spoon the rice mixture into the squash shells, dividing evenly Sprinkle the Parmesan over the squash-stuffing. Bake until hot and the cheese is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS
This recipe is one of my own but was inspired by those that I ate in Greece. The masa harina makes for a more crisp, delicate batter than all-purpose flour or cornmeal. To prepare squash blossoms: cut off the green stems and strip away the stringy inner sepals, leaving the base and stamen intact. While the recipe calls for a gruyere-cheddar blend (available at Trader Joe's), you could substitute 1/2 white cheddar, 1/2 gruyere.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 blossoms
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the herbs, shallot and cheese.
- Open up the individual blossoms wide enough to insert a teaspoonful of cheese mixture. Do not overfill or fried blossoms will be soggy. Twist the ends of the blossom together gently. Note: there will probably be leftover of the cheese mixture but never fear, it is absolutely delicious spread on a bagel in the morning.
- In a medium bowl, beat 2 eggs together with 1/4 cup milk. In a separate medium bowl, mix together masa harina, salt, and pepper. Dip each blossom into the egg mixture and then roll quickly and evenly in the masa harina mixture, gently shaking off excess. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 inch of oil into a small shallow saucepan or skillet. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Deep-fry the blossoms in batches until they begin to turn light golden brown, turning to cook evenly. Drain on baking rack set over paper towels, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 121.8, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.2
ROASTED CALABAZA
Simple roasted pumpkin recipe I came across on epicurious.com. Substitute the squash below for Calabaza. Calabaza is often sold already chopped into chunks in many Latin markets. This is because of the difficulty many have in chopping the whole squash. Select pieces with a fresh, moist and unblemished flesh. Soft or wet spots means the squash is beginning to spoil. The color of the flesh should be a bright orange. Whole squash are more difficult to find, but if you find one, select one that still has the stem attached and is heavy for its size. You should avoid purchasing a squash with bruises, cuts, or soft spots. Calabaza is available year round.
Provided by Kanzeda
Categories Pumpkin
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- Remove the seeds and peel the calabaza, then cut into 3/4-inch-wide pieces
- Toss with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread onto baking pans in a single layer.
- Roast the calabaza for 20 minutes then turn each piece.
- Roast for another 20 to 30 minutes or until they are caramelized.
- Serve with lime wedges spritz onto squash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2
Tips:
- Choose small to medium-sized calabaza squash for even cooking and tender texture.
- Pierce the squash with a fork or knife before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent the squash from bursting.
- Bake the squash until it is tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Let the squash cool slightly before handling, then cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Use a variety of fillings to stuff the calabaza squash, such as ground beef, turkey, chicken, vegetables, rice, and beans.
- Top the stuffed squash with cheese, breadcrumbs, or chopped nuts before baking.
- Bake the stuffed squash until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20-30 minutes.
- Serve the stuffed calabaza squash with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Stuffed calabaza squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its tender texture and flavorful filling, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Experiment with different fillings and toppings to create your own unique stuffed calabaza squash recipe.
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