This recipe is posted in response to a request for ways to use acorn squash. I’ve never tried it, but it looks excellent! I got it from Jackie Manni at The Post Punk Kitchen (a website of vegan recipes). I’m sorry the amounts aren’t more specific, but this is what she posted!
Total time: 1 hours 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hours
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients:
1 acorn squash |
1 little water |
2 apples, cored and sliced thin |
canola oil |
maple syrup |
pumpkin pie spice |
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cut the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds and strings.
- Put a little water in a baking pan; place the halves face down and bake for 1/2 hour.
- Then, take it out and put the sliced apples in the middle (some will fall over the sides, it’s okay); drizzle with canola oil and maple syrup, and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.
- Bake for another 1/2 hour to 40 minutes (until the apples are soft and browning).
- Put your acorn squash halves in individual plates; scoop up the stray apples and stray maple syrup and spoon over the squash.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 180.8, Fat 0.5, Saturated Fat 0.1, Cholesterol 0, Sodium 8.3, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.2
Peeling an acorn squash is the key to this delicious dish that’s cooked in a microwave. A fast and easy delight for busy families.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 35 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 acorn squash |
2 apples, cored and sliced |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts |
½ teaspoon salt |
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Steps:
- To easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. Then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
- Place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. Dot with pieces of butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
- Cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. Remove, uncover, and stir. Return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 1 g, Saturated Fat 1.3 g, Sodium 211.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
Here’s what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large |
1 onion, chopped |
2 stalks celery, chopped |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary |
3 cloves garlic, chopped |
½ lb sausage |
1 apple, chopped |
1 cup panko breadcrumbs |
½ cup parmesan cheese |
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
- Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
- Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes – or until fork tender.
- While squash is roasting – in a large fry pan over medium heat – heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
- Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
- Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
- Return to Oven for 20 minutes – adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams