How to Make Curried Stuffed Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Curried Stuffed Acorn Squash is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for the fall and winter seasons. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of acorn squash with a savory and aromatic curry filling, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Acorn squash is a nutritious and versatile winter squash that is abundant during the cooler months. Its mildly sweet and nutty flavor pairs well with a variety of spices, making it an ideal...

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Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup sliced daikon radish
  • ¼ cup sliced leek
  • ¼ cup diced celery
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup chopped collard greens
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red curry paste
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Wrap each squash half with plastic wrap.
  • Place wrapped squash, cut side down, in microwave; cook on high until squash is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Leave squash wrapped while preparing filling.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir red bell pepper, radish, leek, celery, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable stock and rice; stir to combine. Cover and simmer until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle greens into rice mixture; cover and simmer until greens are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, curry paste, and walnuts to rice mixture; stir to combine.
  • Unwrap squash and set halves, cut sides up, into 4 soup bowls. Spoon about 2 tablespoons feta cheese into each squash half. Add a large scoop of rice mixture atop feta layer. Top rice mixture layer with any leftover feta.
  • Nutrition

    401 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 501mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 60mg
    • Calcium: 240mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1163mg