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Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash makes a great vegetarian (or vegan) Thanksgiving main dish, or a delicious dinner for any chilly fall evening!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 40168 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Roasted Acorn Squash
  • 2 acorn squash (3 lbs. total) $3.01
  • ⅛ tsp salt $0.01
  • ⅛ tsp pepper $0.01
Wild Rice Stuffing
  • ½ cup wild rice blend (uncooked) $0.72
  • 1 cup vegetable broth $0.13
  • 2 Tbsp butter* $0.28
  • 1 yellow onion $0.32
  • 3 ribs celery $0.32
  • 1 apple $0.70
  • ½ tsp dried sage $0.05
  • ½ tsp dried thyme $0.05
  • ¼ tsp salt $0.02
  • ¼ tsp pepper $0.02
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts $0.30
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries $0.22
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley $0.05

Instructions

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  1. Combine the wild rice blend and vegetable broth in a pot. Place a lid on the pot and bring the broth up to a boil over high heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let the rice simmer for 45 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Season the cut side of each squash with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the squash on a parchment lined baking sheet, cut side down. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  3. While the rice is cooking and squash is baking, begin the rest of the filling. Dice an onion and add it to a deep skillet with the butter. Sauté the onion over medium heat until soft. While the onion is sautéing, finely chop the celery. Add the celery to the skillet and continue to sauté for a few minutes more.
  4. Core and dice the apple, then add it to the skillet, along with the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue to sauté for a few minutes more, or just until the apple is slightly softened.
  5. When the wild rice is finished cooking, add it to the skillet with the onion, celery, and apples. Also add the walnuts, cranberries, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine.
  6. Turn the acorn squash over so the cut side is facing up (you can either leave them on the baking sheet or place them in a casserole dish). Fill the cavities in the squash with the wild rice mixture. Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

  • *Use a vegan butter substitute or your favorite cooking oil to make this recipe vegan.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1stuffed squash Calories 401.68kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 75.95g (25%) Protein 6.9g (14%) Fat 11.75g (18%) Sodium 561.33mg (23%) Fiber 9.85g (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40168

% Daily Value*

Serving 1stuffed squash
Calories 401.68kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 75.95g 25%
Protein 6.9g 14%
Fat 11.75g 18%
Sodium 561.33mg 23%
Fiber 9.85g 39%

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