FRUIT & NUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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A different take on your usual acorn squash dish - the filling is delicious, but not as sweet as most I've had before. Found this in a great cookbook!

Provided by filaughn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 squash halves, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 -3 large acorn squash
1 1/2 cups onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 stalk celery (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tart apples (chopped)
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
6 -8 dried apricots (chopped)
1/4 cup nuts (chopped)
1/4 raisins or 1/4 dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds and strings.
  • Lightly grease baking sheet. Place squash on sheet, cut side down and back at 350 for 40 - 50 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Remove from heat and place, cut site up, on sheet.
  • Saute onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  • Add all other filling ingredients and mix until blended. Use a large spoon to fill squash halves.
  • Cover squash with aluminum foil and bake at 375 for 20 - 30 minutes until all ingredients are well cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 369.6, Carbohydrate 71.5, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 18.7, Protein 10.1

Twesigye Benoit
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I'm allergic to nuts. Can I omit them from the filling?


Matthew Bauman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts.


Mulungi Vicky
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I'm not sure about the combination of fruits and nuts in the filling. It sounds a bit strange.


Muhammad Khan Awan
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Lauren Butler
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have an acorn squash. Can I use another type of squash?


nadine jasmin
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This is a great recipe for a fall dinner.


Riad Aman
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Delicious!


Mrsqueendiva Banks
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The filling was a bit bland for my taste.


Ignitious Banda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out undercooked. I had to put it back in the oven for an extra 30 minutes.


Victor Danjima
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Muzaffar.qureshi G
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The fruit and nut filling was delicious and really complemented the squash. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ali Hussanian
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This stuffed acorn squash was a hit with my family! The filling was sweet and savory, and the squash was perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.