Stuffed Butternut Squash
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5.0
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Excellent
Stuffed Butternut Squash
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With savory-sweet flavor, Stuffed Squash is a festive addition to any dinner table!
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Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash about 3 pounds, or 2 small squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 package wild rice mix 6 ounces, with seasoning packet + broth or water for cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 small granny smith apple peeled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup Chopped Pecans divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Brush with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
- Place the squash on a baking pan (cut side down) and bake 30-35 minutes or until tender. (Larger squash may need up to 50 minutes).
- While the squash is baking, prepare the rice according to package directions.
- In a separate skillet cook onion, celery, sage, and thyme in butter over medium-low heat until softened, do not brown.
- Add the diced apple and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender. Stir in the cranberries and remove from the heat. Combine the warm cooked rice with the onion mixture. Stir in the melted butter and half of the pecans and parsley.
- Flip the squash over and scoop the squash leaving a ¼" shell. Chop the squash and add it to the rice mixture.
- Scoop the filling into the cavity and bake an additional 15 minutes or heated through.
- Top finished squash with remaining pecans and parsley as garnish.
Notes
- Cutting Squash - Butternut squash can be difficult to cut. Often the grocer will cut it in half for you if you ask. If you're struggling to cut it, poke it with a fork all over and microwave for 4-5 minutes. Cool a few minutes and it should be easier to cut.
- Cutting Squash -
- Butternut squash can be difficult to cut. Often the grocer will cut it in half for you if you ask. If you're struggling to cut it, poke it with a fork all over and microwave for 4-5 minutes. Cool a few minutes and it should be easier to cut.
- Wild Rice Mixture: Ensure the wild rice blend you purchase has a spice or seasoning packet. If you don't have a spice pack, be sure to add some additional salt and seasonings and cook the rice in broth instead of water.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
361
(18%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
867mg
(25%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
20770IU
(415%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 867mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 20770IU | 415% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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72 reviews
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