Best 6 Brown Rice Veggie Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipes

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Acorn squash's naturally sweet and nutty flavor pairs perfectly with hearty brown rice and a medley of colorful vegetables in this vegetarian-stuffed squash recipe. This wholesome dish is not only delicious but also packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. The blog features two variations of the recipe - one using a traditional oven and the other a more convenient air fryer method. Both result in tender and flavorful stuffed acorn squash that is sure to impress your taste buds. The traditional oven method provides a classic slow-roasted flavor, while the air fryer method offers a quicker and crispier alternative. Additionally, the blog includes a guide on how to choose the best acorn squash, ensuring you pick the perfect ones for your culinary creation. So, whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, this blog has everything you need to make this delicious and healthy stuffed acorn squash dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RICE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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We often make this side dish in the fall, after harvesting fresh squash from our garden. A hint of Asian flavor offers a different, unexpected accent. I especially enjoy the pleasant flavor combination of mozzarella and ginger. -Lydia Garcia, Gouldsboro, Maine More Rice Side Dish Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small acorn squash
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the rice, water and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until almost tender. Add apples; saute for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, walnuts, cream, vinegar, honey, ginger and curry., Turn squash over; stuff with rice mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEESY RICE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces), plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Put the squash, cut-side up, in a large microwave-safe dish with 1 tablespoon water; dot with 1 tablespoon butter and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce with a knife to vent. Microwave until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk until smooth, then bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese, stirring to melt. Add the nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the rice and spinach.
  • Transfer the squash to a rimmed baking sheet and fill with the rice mixture. Sprinkle with more cheese and bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 727 milligrams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 20 grams

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS AND RICE



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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

2 acorn squash (1 pound each), halved crosswise, seeded, and bottoms trimmed to lie flat, if necessary
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and diced small
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

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

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE



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Loaded with carrots, onions and peas, this rice makes a terrific side dish, but it can even stand on its own as a light main course. Raisins offer a slight sweetness, and pecans add a little crunch. --Denith Hull of Bethany, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 medium onion, chopped
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLES



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This filling rice dish, full of big chunks of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, is a standout combination of sweet and savory flavors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), cubed
2 medium apples, coarsely chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Place rice in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the squash, apples, sweet potato, onion, salt and pepper; add to slow cooker. Pour broth over vegetables., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until vegetables are tender. Stir in raisins and tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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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

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 (6 ounce) package dry corn bread stuffing mix
2 teaspoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup long grain and wild rice mix
2 sprigs fresh sage, chopped
2 cups vegetable stock

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right acorn squash: Look for squash that is heavy for its size, with a deep green color and no blemishes.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when you're assembling the stuffed squash.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and color to the stuffing. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
  • Don't overstuff the squash: The stuffing should be packed tightly, but there should still be some room for the squash to expand as it cooks.
  • Bake the squash until it is tender: This usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Let the squash cool slightly before serving: This will make it easier to handle.
  • Garnish the squash with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese before serving.

Conclusion:

Brown rice veggie stuffed acorn squash is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a fall or winter dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs. With its colorful presentation and hearty flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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