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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Farro and Chorizo

Transport your taste buds to Spain with this cheesy stuffed acorn squash filled to the brim with chewy farro, smoky chorizo and nutty manchego cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 328 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash (halved and seeded)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup Spanish cooked chorizo (minced or 1 link)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 cup cooked farro
  • 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 cup green peas (frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded manchego cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
  • minced scallions (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and place all four acorn squash halves on a 9 x 13 baking pan or glass baking dish.
  2. Rub the insides of the squash with olive oil and half of the salt and pepper (1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.) Flip squash cut side down then roast in the oven until fork tender, 20-25 minutes.
  3. While squash is roasting, heat chorizo in a large skillet over medium high heat and stir frequently. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until oils start to release.
  4. Remove chorizo from pan using a slotted spoon and let drain on a plate covered with paper towel.
  5. Add diced onion to the warm pan and sprinkle in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion becomes translucent about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in cooked farro, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika and cayenne. Cook until heated through, 4-5 minutes.
  7. Add green peas and cook until bright green – 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
  8. Scoop farro and chorizo mixture into all four halves of the squash. Feel free to fill the squash up high!
  9. Sprinkle each half evenly with shredded Manchego cheese.
  10. Bake until cheese is brown and bubbly, 15-20 minutes.
  11. Serve with minced scallions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47.5g (16%) Protein 16.9g (34%) Fat 10.8g (17%) Saturated Fat 5.8g (29%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 557mg (23%) Fiber 7.7g (31%) Sugar 5.9g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328

% Daily Value*

Calories 328kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47.5g 16%
Protein 16.9g 34%
Fat 10.8g 17%
Saturated Fat 5.8g 29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Fiber 7.7g 31%
Sugar 5.9g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.