RICE-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish for two an exotic flavor. It's delicious and beautiful, and tastes best when butternut squash is in season. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup cooked long grain and wild rice
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3 tablespoons mango chutney
1 green onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each half so it sits flat. Place cut side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp, leaving about a 1/4-in. shell. , In a large bowl, combine the pulp, rice, cheese, cranberries, chutney, onion, curry powder, salt and pepper. Spoon into squash shells. Dot with butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

DaniaThe Cristal
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bastiaan van Oossanen
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Gillham
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntokozo Ntombenhle
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The squash was so tender and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Costalo
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Selestino Munyaradzi
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebecca Nsambo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


SK Jahid
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The squash was so tender and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Subel
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tenyen Maceline
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jenala Msyalie
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Michele De Prado
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The squash was so tender and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shifting With Shazia
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Celebrity Lifestyle
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amar Bhata
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amad Creation909
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The squash was so tender and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


X dee Nation
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The squash was perfectly cooked and the rice stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.