COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Our Test Kitchen combined this popular winter squash with couscous, cherries, walnuts and seasonings and served it in the shell. Even kids will like this flavorful and filling dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium acorn squash
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/3 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. , In a small saucepan, bring apple juice to a boil; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Scoop out squash, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Cut pulp into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Stir in the couscous, cranberries, walnuts and onion. Combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon; drizzle over couscous mixture and toss gently. Spoon into squash shells. Serve immediately.

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Candy Jannat
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for a fall meal.


Ali Ghoggali
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Barbara Mccain
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some roasted squash from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Raju Vamsi Raju Vamsi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The squash was tender and the stuffing was delicious. My family loved it!


british of yardale
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The squash is perfectly roasted and the couscous stuffing is flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rs Rimon
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This was my first time cooking acorn squash, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gurung dil
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet squash and savory stuffing is irresistible. I like to top it with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a bit of tang.


zobia ansari
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The acorn squash was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the couscous stuffing was moist and savory. I added a bit of extra spice with some cayenne pepper, and it was delicious. Definitely a keeper!