Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is a delightful autumn staple that transforms into a sweet and savory dish when roasted. This recipe offers an easy way to prepare stuffed acorn squash, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish will impress your guests and elevate any meal. Enjoy the warm aroma filling your kitchen as you create a comforting and nutritious meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the acorn squashes lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Drizzle olive oil over each half.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon into each cavity.
- Place squashes cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While roasting, mix quinoa, cranberries, nuts, and feta in a bowl; season to taste.
- Flip squashes cut-side up, fill with the mixture, then return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed acorn squash half (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg