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Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small acorn squash; 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1-1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon curry powder

2 reviews

Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lydia Garcia

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 01, 2023

We often make this side dish in the fall, after harvesting fresh squash from our garden. A hint of Asian flavor offers a different, unexpected accent. I especially enjoy the pleasant flavor combination of mozzarella and ginger. —Lydia Garcia, Gouldsboro, Maine

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Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash

2 reviews

Prep Time 45 min

Cook Time 20 min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

2 small acorn squash
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder

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Directions

Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the rice, water and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until almost tender. Add apples; saute for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, walnuts, cream, vinegar, honey, ginger and curry.
Turn squash over; stuff with rice mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed squash half: 687 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 93g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 8g fiber), 17g protein.