Stuffed Winter Squash

Name: Stuffed Winter Squash
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn, delicata, dumpling, or carnival squash; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 ounces chorizo or sweet sausage; 1 cup chopped leeks; 1 cup chopped apple; freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups tender greens; 4 fresh sage leaves; 2 cups cooked millet, rice, or quinoa; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan or Cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
369 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Stuffed Winter Squash

Iris Warren

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Stuffed winter squash takes many forms, including this healthy and tasty stuffed acorn squash with quinoa that you can easily make vegetarian.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 acorn, delicata, dumpling, or carnival squash cut in half through the stem and seeded
2 teaspoons olive oil plus more for the squash and dish
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces chorizo or sweet sausage crumbled or cut into small pieces
1 cup chopped leeks (2 small leeks)
1 cup chopped apple (1 to 2 apples)
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups tender greens (spinach, tatsoi, kale, Swiss chard), stems removed and leaves thinly sliced crosswise into ribbons
4 fresh sage leaves coarsely chopped
2 cups cooked millet, rice, or quinoa
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan or Cheddar cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Rub the cut side of each squash half with olive oil, and oil an ovenproof dish or baking sheet. Sprinkle the whole baking dish with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Lay the squash, cut side down, in the dish and bake until it's very tender when pricked with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and fry until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the leeks to the hot oil and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the apple, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute. Add the greens and cook until sorta wilted and softened, about 2 minutes. Add the sage, cooked grains, and reserved chorizo. Cook for another minute, stirring to combine, and remove from heat. Taste, and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.
Turn the cooked squash over in the baking dish so it's cut side up. (Be careful as steam will escape when you turn the squash.) Scoop the filling into the cavity of each squash half, piling it into a mountain so that it holds as much as possible. If desired, sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until everything is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Crumbled crisp fried bacon (about 4 strips) is a great substitute for the chorizo.
Crumbled corn bread is a delicious substitute for the grain. When you make corn bread and have a few pieces left over, crumble them and freeze them.
If you don’t have leeks, substitute a medium red onion or a couple shallots.
If you don’t have Cheddar, substitute Parmesan or other sharp cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 764mg (32%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion
Calories	369kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	27mg	9%
Sodium	764mg	32%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	4g	8%