Harissa Acorn Squash with Bulgur and Yogurt Sauce

Name: Harissa Acorn Squash with Bulgur and Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons harissa paste; salt; ½ medium yellow onion; ½ cup uncooked bulgur; 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt; ⅓ cup minced fresh parsley and cilantro; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
222 kcal

Harissa Acorn Squash with Bulgur and Yogurt Sauce

Tyler Barnes

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A perfect vegetarian main or side, these roasted squash rely on pre-made harissa paste and an easy yogurt sauce. Also, don't skip the onions- they make the bulgur!

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Ingredients

Servings

Acorn Squash

1 acorn squash
3 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
2 tablespoons harissa paste see note
salt as needed
½ medium yellow onion
½ cup uncooked bulgur

Yogurt Sauce

1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley and cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425˚F. Whip the butter with the harissa paste and a pinch of salt (as needed). Quarter the acorn squash, remove the seeds, and rub the exposed squash with the harissa butter. Place in a roasting pan. Cut the onion into 1” pieces and place in the roasting pan as well. Bake the squash until tender; 40 minutes or so (depending on the size). Squash should be easily pierced when done.
While the squash is roasting, combine the bulgur with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt in a pot with lid. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
To prepare the yogurt, combine the yogurt with the herbs, lemon juice, and salt. Allow to rest while the squash is roasting.
Once the squash is done, remove the onions and chop. Stir into the bulgur. Serve the squash with a few spoonfuls of the bulgur and a healthy drizzle of the yogurt sauce. Finish with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

Tips + Tricks: I like to use homemade harissa paste but you can usually find pre-made paste at the store or in a pinch, use a harissa spice blend. Also, know the heat. Some harissa paste is spicy and you might only need to use 1 tablespoon. Taste and adjust as needed.
Use leftover ingredients: bulgur, yogurt, harissa

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21.4g (7%) Protein 4.1g (8%) Fat 12.1g (19%) Saturated Fat 6.7g (34%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 463mg (19%) Fiber 3.4g (14%) Sugar 2.7g (5%)