How to Make Moroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Acorn squash is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to casseroles and salads. One of the most popular ways to prepare acorn squash is by stuffing it with a flavorful and aromatic filling, and this Moroccan-style stuffed acorn squash recipe is no exception.

With its unique combination of bold spices, sweet and savory ingredients, and satisfying textures, this dish is a true feast for the senses. The tender and slightly sweet...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous

Information

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

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Dissolve sugar in melted butter. Brush squash with butter mixture; keep squash warm while preparing stuffing.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, celery, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes. Mix in garbanzo beans and raisins. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet, then mix in couscous. Cover the skillet and turn off heat. Allow couscous to absorb liquid for 5 minutes.
  • Stuff squash halves with the skillet mixture and serve.
  • Nutrition

    502 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 728mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 94g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 181mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1464mg