VEGETARIAN STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Initially I made this recipe when I had some leftover rice that I wanted to use up, but it turned out so well that my husband and I often have it as a vegetarian dinner.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 tablespoons cashews
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 small tart apple - peeled, cored, and grated
1 cup cooked rice
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
½ teaspoon ground thyme, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place acorn squash halves cut-side down in a baking dish. Add a few tablespoons water and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft and can easily be pierced by a fork, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile toast cashews in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside until cool enough to handle. Chop cashews.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft, about 10 minutes. Pour in balsamic vinegar and mix well. Add apple and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Combine onion-apple mixture, rice, cranberries, and cashews in a bowl. Season filling with thyme, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • Remove squash from the oven and leave oven on. Distribute filling among the 4 squash halves. Sprinkle with panko and butter. Return to oven and bake until filling is hot and bread crumbs are slightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.5 calories, Carbohydrate 111.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 360.1 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

Momal Shaikh
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The squash was a little undercooked for my taste, but the stuffing was delicious. I would recommend cooking the squash for a few minutes longer next time.


jvdhg fbdgn
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Anowar Mama
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Patricia Chaidez
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This was a great recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Theo James Freeman
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Banele Ndzimandze
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This recipe was a disaster! The squash was undercooked and the stuffing was dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Tabrej Ansari
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The stuffing was a little bland for my taste, but the squash was cooked perfectly. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices to the stuffing next time.


Sudais Khakhil12
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This was my first time making stuffed acorn squash and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the squash turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shirley Castro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out great. The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the squash was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Uzman Hafeez
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This vegetarian stuffed acorn squash was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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