WILD RICE STUFFED SQUASH

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Wild Rice Stuffed Squash image

I made this recipe when we invited both our families to celebrate our first Thanksgiving in our new home. There were 37 of us, and those who tried this dish raved about it. -Robin Thompson, Roseville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium acorn squash (about 22 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
2-1/3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecan halves, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut each squash crosswise in half; remove and discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of each half to allow each to lie flat. Place on baking sheets, hollow side up; brush tops with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until almost tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large saucepan, combine rice with contents of seasoning mix, broth, sage and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is almost absorbed, 23-25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute celery and onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in cranberries, pecans and parsley. Remove from heat. Stir in rice mixture., Fill each squash half with about 1/2 cup rice mixture. Return to oven, uncovered, until rice is heated through and squash is tender, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ALIF ALMAS
[email protected]

This dish was delicious! The squash was tender and sweet, and the wild rice stuffing was flavorful and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Adri Misj
[email protected]

This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The squash was perfectly cooked and the wild rice stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Runaakter Nody
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked more seasoning in the wild rice stuffing. The squash was cooked well, though.


malki23 hazza
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The squash was perfectly cooked and the wild rice stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Hawo Abrar
[email protected]

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


Byamukama Pius
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more savory stuffing. The squash was cooked well, though.


MEDO MODY
[email protected]

I loved this dish! The squash was tender and sweet, and the wild rice stuffing was flavorful and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Aamir Raza
[email protected]

This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The squash was perfectly cooked and the wild rice stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Bilalgaming
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked more seasoning in the wild rice stuffing. The squash was cooked well, though.


Ama Graham
[email protected]

I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the combination of the wild rice and the squash. It was a perfect fall dish.


Soleil Sarive
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The squash was perfectly cooked and the wild rice stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Victor Nthakomwa
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this dish was delicious! The wild rice stuffing was flavorful and the squash was tender and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Waqas Guhman
[email protected]

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