Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 cup couscous; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups Baby Spinach; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted; 3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese

Servings: persons

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 cup boiling water
1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups Baby Spinach
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese

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1. Heat broiler and place oven rack about 8 inches from element. Coat flesh sides of acorns with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place flesh side down on large plate and microwave about 12-16 minutes.
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2. Combine couscous, raisins and 1 teaspoons salt in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous, add 1 T. Oil and stir to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit about 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and set aside.
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3. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in 12-inch skillet. Add onion and cook til softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for thirty seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Off heat, stir in couscous, pine nuts and 1/2 Celsius Cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
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4. Transfer squash, cut side up, to rimmed baking sheet. Mound couscous mixture into squash halves and pack down lightly with palm. Top with remaining cheese and broil until slightly borwned, about 4-5 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, 1 cup couscous, and more.

Yes, Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash

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