COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Make and share this Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amy V.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 cup boiling water
1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups Baby Spinach
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat broiler and place oven rack about 8 inches from element. Coat flesh sides of acorns with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place flesh side down on large plate and microwave about 12-16 minutes.
  • 2. Combine couscous, raisins and 1 teaspoons salt in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous, add 1 T. Oil and stir to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit about 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • 3. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in 12-inch skillet. Add onion and cook til softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for thirty seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Off heat, stir in couscous, pine nuts and 1/2 Celsius Cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Transfer squash, cut side up, to rimmed baking sheet. Mound couscous mixture into squash halves and pack down lightly with palm. Top with remaining cheese and broil until slightly borwned, about 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.5, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 52.4, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 11.9

Fatema Rahman
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Suhel music
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe was really good!


Emiliana Malonza
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This dish was a hit with my family!


Tayyab usmani
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Loved this recipe!


Joan Bons
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Ros Mj
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the results were a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


John Mwape
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Shahidali Chang
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe was really good! The stuffing was flavorful and the squash was roasted perfectly.


Bryson Davis
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This dish was a hit with my family! The acorn squash was tender and flavorful, and the couscous stuffing was perfectly seasoned.


Daniel Girics
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Loved this recipe! The acorn squash was roasted perfectly and the couscous stuffing was delicious.


sarkar wisal
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The acorn squash was roasted to perfection, and the couscous stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Jubayer Miya
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the results were a bit disappointing. The acorn squash was undercooked, and the stuffing was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


savatrie ponwasie
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The acorn squash was roasted perfectly, and the stuffing was well-seasoned.


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


ToxicDragon77
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I loved the crispy roasted acorn squash and the flavorful couscous stuffing. It's a perfect fall dish.


Rai Zaman
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I had never tried couscous before, but this recipe made me a fan! The stuffing was light and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the roasted acorn squash. I'll definitely be making this again.


Faizi Butt
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were even better. The acorn squash was perfectly roasted, and the couscous stuffing was savory and flavorful.


One Love
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I've always wanted to try acorn squash, and this recipe was the perfect excuse! The combination of flavors was exquisite, and the couscous stuffing was perfectly fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.