**Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms and Rice: A Savory and Nutritious Fall Delight**
As the autumn breeze sweeps through the air, it's time to embrace the flavors of the season with a hearty and comforting dish. Acorn squash, a versatile and nutritious vegetable, takes center stage in this delectable recipe, stuffed with a savory mixture of mushrooms, rice, and a medley of aromatic herbs. This vegetarian delight is not only packed with flavor but also offers a wholesome balance of nutrients, making it a perfect meal for both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the delightful world of acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms and rice, exploring variations and additional recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul on a chilly fall evening.
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH CHEESY MUSHROOM RICE
This vegetarian stuffed acorn squash dish is hearty and delicious!
Provided by Cat Marsha
Time 1h25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Brush cut sides of squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place, skin-side up, on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
- While squash bakes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is coated, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese.
- Remove squash from the oven, flip over, and season with salt and pepper. Fill squash with rice mixture, sprinkle with panko, and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until panko is brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.1 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 967.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS AND RICE
These work as well on the Thanksgiving table as they do on a meatless Monday.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, season cut sides of squash with salt and pepper, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and turn cut sides down. Cover sheet tightly with foil and roast until tender, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium straight-sided skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are golden, 8 minutes. Add rice and broth and bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
- Remove squash from oven and heat broiler. Carefully scoop out 2 to 3 tablespoons flesh from each squash half and stir into rice; season with salt and pepper. Divide rice mixture among squash halves, sprinkle with Parmesan, and broil until melted, 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS AND RICE
I adapted this recipe from the Martha Stewart website. It's a great fall vegetarian meal, as it's very filling, and the rice would be great as a side dish, on it's own! **NOTE: The quantity of the filling I have listed is for 4 squash halves in the original recipe, but I use the extra filling as a side dish for a dinner the next night.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and season cut sides of squash with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and turn cut sides down. Roast until tender, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium straight-sided skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are golden, 8 minutes. Add rice and broth and bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
- Remove squash from oven and heat broiler. Carefully scoop out 2 to 3 tablespoons flesh from each squash half and stir into rice; season with salt and pepper. Divide rice mixture among squash halves, sprinkle with Parmesan, and broil until melted, 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 798, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 1148.5, Carbohydrate 107.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 27
BLACK WILD RICE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on the lined baking sheet and bake until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Leave the oven on at 400 degrees F.
- Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until the butter is melted. Add the breadcrumbs, increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring constantly, until the breadcrumbs begin to turn golden brown. Stir in the parsley and garlic salt. Transfer to a dish.
- Wipe the skillet clean. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms and leeks until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the kale and garlic and cook until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, currants, soy sauce, honey and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Scoop some of the mixture into the cavity of each acorn squash half and top with the reserved breadcrumbs. Bake until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.
WILD RICE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
A filling vegetarian main course dish, squash stuffed with stuffing and rice!
Provided by sherry
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking pans, and place the cleaned-out squash, cut sides down, into the pans. Bake in the preheated oven until barely soft to the touch, about 25 minutes.
- Make the stuffing mix as instructed on the package, and set aside.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook and stir until they give up their juice, about 5 more minutes. Add the rice mix and sage, and cook and stir the rice and vegetables until the vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in the vegetable stock, stir to combine, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer the rice mixture until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Lightly mix the cooked rice mixture with the stuffing in a bowl, and pile the mixture into the centers of the squash without packing it. Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake until the squash are tender and the stuffing is hot, about 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 637.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
This stuffed squash is a favorite of the family of Amy Lawrence, and her husband, Justin Fox Burks, who developed it for their blog, the Chubby Vegetarian. The couple brings this dish to Thanksgiving dinner, but we think it would make a great vegetarian centerpiece anytime, from fall to spring.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter and then sauté the celery, onion and bouillon cube until lightly browned. Deglaze the pan with the wine, and reduce until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the chanterelles and apricots to the pan and warm through. Add salt and pepper. Chill the mushroom mixture thoroughly. In a large bowl, mix the bread, eggs and the cooled vegetable mixture.
- Using a sharp kitchen knife (and plenty of caution), trim the stem end off of the squash and cut the squash into 3/4 inch rings. You should be able to get 4 rings out of a large acorn squash. Discard the stem end and bottom piece. Using a spoon, scrape the seeds and membrane out of the squash and discard. Lay the squash rings out on a large parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle slices of squash with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove squash from the oven and press the mushroom and apricot stuffing into the center of each squash ring. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the stuffing has set and started to brown. Garnish with mushroom gravy.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 857 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right acorn squash: Look for acorn squash that are about the same size, with deep green skin and no blemishes.
- Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when you're assembling the stuffed acorn squash.
- Sauté the mushrooms and onions until they are soft and browned: This will help to bring out their flavor.
- Season the stuffing to taste: Be sure to add enough salt and pepper, as well as any other desired herbs or spices.
- Stuff the acorn squash firmly: This will help to prevent the stuffing from falling out during baking.
- Bake the stuffed acorn squash until the squash is tender and the stuffing is cooked through: This usually takes about 45 minutes.
- Let the stuffed acorn squash cool slightly before serving: This will make them easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms and rice is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook acorn squash, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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