BROWN RICE & VEGGIE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Feel free to vary the veggies, depending on what you have in the fridge. Can't remember where I got this; it's delicious in the Fall or for a side for Thanksgiving! (Time does not include cooking rice)

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium acorn squash
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup long grain brown rice, cooked without salt
3/4 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Cut each squash in half crosswise.
  • Scoop out and discard seeds and strings. I.
  • f necessary, trim bottom for squash to set level, and place on a rimmed baking sheet with cut side up.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 teas. nutmeg.
  • Cover with foil and bake squash just until moist and tender about 45- 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
  • When heated, add onion and garlic, if using, and celery.
  • Cook 2 minutes and add carrots.
  • Cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add cranberries, sage, thyme, chopped pecans, and 1/2 teas. salt.
  • Add cooked brown rice and mix well.
  • Remove from heat and fill center of each acorn squash half.
  • Return foil over top and return to oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove and top each filled squash half with Mozzarella.
  • Return uncovered to oven and bake 5 more minutes.
  • Top with chopped fresh parsley, to serve.

ansniazi 426
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the roasted squash and the flavorful stuffing. I always make this recipe when I have leftover rice and vegetables.


paul batters
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables that you like in the stuffing. I also like that you can adjust the spices to your own taste. I always make this recipe when I have leftover rice and vegetables.


ali faizan
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. I love that I can use different vegetables in the stuffing each time.


Faraxey Garre
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. The stuffing is packed with vegetables and the squash is a delicious and healthy side dish. I make this recipe all the time.


Sandy Milky
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. I always have leftover rice and vegetables in my fridge, so this recipe is a lifesaver. The stuffing is delicious and the squash is perfectly roasted.


Nomcebo Fundama
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The stuffing is so flavorful and the squash is always perfectly roasted. I love that I can use different vegetables in the stuffing each time.


Yasmine Fradi
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Abdoula Holley
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this recipe. The stuffing was so flavorful and the squash was perfectly roasted. I would definitely make this again.


DAASA UMAR
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique and delicious flavor of the acorn squash. I will definitely be making this again.


Charmain Hunter
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted squash and the flavorful stuffing.


Zeze Nicholls
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables that you like in the stuffing. I also like that you can adjust the spices to your own taste.


Aftab Rehman
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Man Ni Chen
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian dishes. This recipe is a great one! The stuffing is packed with vegetables and the squash is a delicious and healthy side dish.


Nafees Minhas
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. I had some leftover brown rice and roasted vegetables, and this was the perfect way to use them up. The stuffing was delicious and the squash was perfectly cooked.


Charlene Nicholls
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it. I especially loved the crispy roasted squash skin. It was the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Soha Aslam
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The squash was perfectly roasted and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and deli


MD Lavlu Rahman
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I've never cooked acorn squash before. But I'm so glad I did! It was so easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the squash was perfectly tender. I will defi


Noman Tariqnoman
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I'm not usually a fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The stuffing was so flavorful and hearty, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I'll definitely be making this again!


Faisal Bano
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This acorn squash recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors of the brown rice, veggies, and spices complemented each other perfectly. The squash itself was cooked to perfection - tender and flavorful. I'm definitely adding this to my regular meal r