Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Small Acorn Squashes, Seeded And Halved; Olive Oil, For Drizzling Over The Cut Squash; 1- 1/4 cup Salted Water; 1 cup Whole Wheat Couscous; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Green Parts Of A Green Onion, Sliced Thin; 1 teaspoon Fine Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 cup Blanched Sliced Almonds; 1 cup Dried Fruit (cranberries Or Prunes), Chopped

Servings: persons

4 whole Small Acorn Squashes, Seeded And Halved
Olive Oil, For Drizzling Over The Cut Squash
1- 1/4 cup Salted Water
1 cup Whole Wheat Couscous
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Green Parts Of A Green Onion, Sliced Thin
1 teaspoon Fine Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 cup Blanched Sliced Almonds
1 cup Dried Fruit (cranberries Or Prunes), Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place each squash half cut side up in a large glass baking dish (you may need to use two baking dishes).
2
Drizzle each half with olive oil.
3
Bake for 40-50 minutes until soft when poked with a fork.
4
While squash is baking, prepare the stuffing.
5
Bring 1 1/4 cups salted water to a boil in a saucepan.
6
Stir in couscous and remove pan from heat.
7
Let it stand for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork and set it aside.
8
In a small saute pan, melt butter over medium heat.
9
Add garlic and green onion and cook for about 4 minutes until fragrant.
10
Add the garlic, green onions, and butter into the couscous and stir until well combined.
11
Stir in salt, pepper, almonds, and dried fruit.
12
Fill each squash half with the couscous mixture, using between 1/4 1/3 cup per half.
13
Serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Small Acorn Squashes, Seeded And Halved, Olive Oil, For Drizzling Over The Cut Squash, 1- 1/4 cup Salted Water, 1 cup Whole Wheat Couscous, and more.

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

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