AUTUMN ACORN SQUASH

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This quick and easy dish is a meal in itself. I serve this quite often during the fall and winter months. I was born and raised on eastern Long Island and am whole-heartedly a country person.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium acorn squash
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half and discard seeds; set squash aside. In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey until no longer pink; drain. Add egg, rice,apple, cranberries, celery, salt, parsley, allspice and cardamom. Spoon into squash halves; place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Fill dish with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until the squash is tender.

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Aisha Endris
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This recipe is pure comfort food. It's the perfect dish for a cold fall day.


Shazib sheikh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now a staple in my fall cooking repertoire.


Marcus Williams
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Golden golem
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I love how affordable this recipe is. It's a great way to feed a crowd without breaking the bank.


xavier basquez
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Aranny Dominguez
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's a classic for a reason.


kamrul Hshahed
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This recipe is also great for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week.


Muwanga Hubaibu
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I like to add a little bit of chopped pecans to the glaze for extra crunch.


David Mphanya
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The maple syrup glaze is what really makes this dish special. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


nandan samant
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This recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of squash and it's always delicious.


jessy shera
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I'm not usually a fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It's now one of my favorite fall dishes.


M Faisal Aziz
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


klance willdip_billdip
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. I always have a few on hand in the fall.


MD RAJIBUL HASSAIN
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My family raved about this dish. Even my picky eater cleaned their plate.


Khalid Saeedi
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This recipe was perfect! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the maple syrup glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Indra Sunar
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together on a busy weeknight and know that it will be a hit.


Sagar Bomjan
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This acorn squash recipe is a fall staple in our house! The flavors are so warm and comforting.