Fruit & Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Fruit & Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 large acorn squash; FILLING; 1 1/2 cups onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 stalk celery (diced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tart apples (chopped); 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 6 -8 dried apricots (chopped); 1/4 cup nuts (chopped); 1/4 raisins or 1/4 dried cranberries; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch black pepper

Servings: persons

2 -3 large acorn squash
FILLING
1 1/2 cups onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 stalk celery (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tart apples (chopped)
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
6 -8 dried apricots (chopped)
1/4 cup nuts (chopped)
1/4 raisins or 1/4 dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch black pepper

1
Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds and strings.
2
Lightly grease baking sheet. Place squash on sheet, cut side down and back at 350 for 40 - 50 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Remove from heat and place, cut site up, on sheet.
3
Saute onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
4
Add all other filling ingredients and mix until blended. Use a large spoon to fill squash halves.
5
Cover squash with aluminum foil and bake at 375 for 20 - 30 minutes until all ingredients are well cooked.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 large acorn squash, FILLING, 1 1/2 cups onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fruit & Nut 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.

Fruit & Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash

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