Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Orzo and Cheese Baked in Acorn Squash, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This wholesome dish combines the goodness of whole-wheat orzo pasta, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce, all nestled within a roasted acorn squash. It's a symphony of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that will leave you craving more. Served as a main course or a hearty side, this dish is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Explore the additional recipes in this article, including a hearty Lentil Soup, a refreshing Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing, and a delightful Apple and Cranberry Crisp, each offering a unique taste experience that will satisfy your cravings.
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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
ORZO AND CHEESE BAKED IN ACORN SQUASH
Categories Pasta Vegetable Bake Vegetarian High Fiber Cheddar Squash Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Cut off thin slice from rounded side of each squash half. Arrange squash, open side down, in roasting pan. Add 3/4 cup water to pan. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until squash is tender about 35 minutes. Remove from oven; discard water. Turn squash open side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Maintain oven temperature.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Pour milk and broth into same pot; bring to boil. Add orzo; boil until liquid thickens and orzo is tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
- Divide orzo mixture among squash halves. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Bake until tops begin to brown, about 25 minutes.
BAKED ORZO AND PARMESAN CHEESE
Make and share this Baked Orzo and Parmesan Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Oven
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add in the green onions and garlic; saute/stir for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add in the orzo; stir constantly/cook 1 minute longer.
- Add in broth, salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil.
- Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish that has been lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add in Parmesan and parsley; stir.
- Bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 35-40 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
BAKED STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This makes a substantial vegetarian - or vegan if you leave out the cheese - Thanksgiving main dish. It is another riff on the native American tradition of the Three Sisters - corn, beans, and squash. I used acorn squash here, and it serves as a vessel for the sweet and pungent bean, corn and tomato filling. Acorn squash comes in various sizes; the larger ones, which are sometimes all I can find, take almost an hour to soften and cook through; the finished squash can be cut in half or even into thirds if too big for one serving. With everything that comes on the Thanksgiving sideboard, that will probably be the case. I always bake the squash for about 20 minutes before cutting it in half; they soften up a little bit, which makes it much easier to cut.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 substantial main dish servings, 12 to 16 smaller servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash on a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, until soft enough to easily cut in half. Wait until cool enough to handle (about 15 minutes), then cut in half (stem to tip) and scoop out seeds and membranes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly, about 5 minutes. Add honey, maple syrup or pomegranate molasses, vinegar, salt and cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in beans and corn and simmer another 5 minutes.
- Oil 1 or 2 baking dishes or a sheet pan that will accommodate all the squash. Season cavities and cut sides of the squash with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil or melted butter. Fill with bean mixture. Mix together bread crumbs, Gruyère and remaining olive oil and sprinkle over the filling. Brush exposed edges of squash with oil. Place in the baking dish or on baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake large squash for 45 minutes, check smaller squash after 30 minutes. The flesh should be easy to penetrate with the tip of a knife. Uncover and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until breadcrumbs and cheese are lightly browned. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 513, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1088 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH ORZO
When they are combined, the pasta picks up the flavor of the squash beautifully. Make sure you cook it long enough for the flavors to meld.
Provided by SJG3483
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a deep skillet, melt butter with oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook for about 6 minutes, or until tender and starting to brown.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add squash and stir.
- Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed and squash is barely tender.
- While it is simmering, bring the remaining broth to a boil.
- Add orzo and cook for about 8 minutes, until cooked al dente.
- Drain any excess liquid.
- Combine squash mixture with orzo and heat together for a few minutes, until the squash is tender.
- Pour into a bowl and toss with basil and cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Choose small to medium-sized acorn squash that are firm and have a deep green color.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise. Be careful not to cut yourself.
- Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the squash using a spoon.
- Drizzle the squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the squash halves in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- While the squash is roasting, cook the orzo according to the package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cheese, milk, eggs, and seasonings.
- Stuff the orzo mixture into the roasted squash halves.
- Bake the stuffed squash in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the stuffed acorn squash immediately.
Conclusion:
Orzo and cheese baked in acorn squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Acorn squash is a healthy and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta that cooks quickly and is a good source of carbohydrates. Cheese adds flavor and richness to the dish. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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