STUFFED CALABAZA SQUASH

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Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4 10 oz servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients to provide the stuffing for a 4-6 lbs calabaza squash,
Serving 4
Cooking time: 2 hours
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
1 calabaza squash, 4-6 lbs
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
Pinch salt
½ cup brown rice, about 9 oz
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/4 "dice)
1 ½ cups finely chopped fresh mushroom caps
1 large vine-ripened tomato, finely chopped
¼ cup sundried tomatoes
¼ cup (2 oz) golden raisins or sultanas
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preparation• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. cut a slice, about ½ inch thick from across the top of each squash and scoop out the seeds with a metal spoon. • Brush the exposed squash flesh and inside the cavities with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the squash on a baking tray and bake until the squash is almost tender. • Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the salt and rice and boil rapidly, uncovered, until the rice is tender. Drain the rice, rinse under hot running water and drain. • Heat the remaining oil in a medium sized, non-stick fry pan over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden • Reduce the heat to medium; add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender. Add tomatoes and sundried tomatoes and cook stirring, until the tomatoes are cooked. • Transfer onions, mushroom and tomato mixture to a large bowl. Add raisins, parsley, walnuts pepper and the cooked rice. Mix well. • Spoon the rice mixture into the squash shells, dividing evenly Sprinkle the Parmesan over the squash-stuffing. • Bake until hot and the cheese is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Iba Goncalves
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this dish. The filling was so flavorful and the squash was perfectly cooked.


Fazal Wahab
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This is a great make-ahead dish. You can stuff the squash and bake it ahead of time, then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Opu Sultan
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I would recommend serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.


Rahman Fe rahi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The finished dish is beautiful and delicious.


Zain Ahmed
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I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was the best stuffed squash she had ever had.


Deen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some roasted squash in the fridge and it worked perfectly.


Tuana
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I had a hard time finding calabaza squash at my local grocery store. I ended up using butternut squash instead, and it turned out great.


MD Abdullah Ahad
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Mark Beck
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The squash was tender and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Abial
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This is one of my favorite fall recipes. The squash is so flavorful and the filling is creamy and cheesy.


Prince Muhib
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The leftovers are great for lunch the next day.


Zendaiya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The squash was perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful.


Dancun Mutembei
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy topping.


Zaki Mujib
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This stuffed calabaza squash was a hit with my family! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.