Banana Stuffed Acorn Squash Food

VEGAN QUINOA-CRANBERRY STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven; preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Arrange the halves in a large baking dish, flesh-side up.
• Whisk together the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the oil and the maple syrup in a cup. Brush the flesh side of the squash halves with some of the maple mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Put the squash flesh-side down in the baking dish, then brush the skin side with maple mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until the squash is fork-tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Poke the inside of the squash halves with a fork and brush generously with more of the maple mixture.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the quinoa, curry powder, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt and stir until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the cranberries, remaining maple mixture, half of the parsley and half of the pistachios.
• Stuff the squash halves with the quinoa and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place squash, face up, in a shallow baking dish. In each half place 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup stuffing mix, 3/4 cup chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Wrap each half tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until squash is very tender.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper, and lightly spray with cooking oil. Place in a baking dish flesh side down, and cover with plastic wrap.
• Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes, or until flesh is fork-tender.
• Meanwhile, cook beef and pork in 1 tablespoon of oil on medium high heat until well browned, stirring frequently to crumble. Drain, and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Combine beef and pork with cheese and onions, and spoon mixture into squash halves.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and squash is lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

BANANA STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• Cut the acorn squash in half.
• perpendicular to the lines.
• Scoop out the sides and hack off the stem so that each half stands like a bowl.
• Combine spices with mashed banana and add vanilla.
• Add butter substitute if desired.
• Fill each bowl with mixture and smear on sides.
• Sprinkle more spices over the top.
• Place in baking dish with a little water in the bottom.
• Bake 45 minutes or until tender.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Prepare rice according to package directions, and set aside.
• Arrange the squash halves, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 40 minutes, or until tender.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Scoop out the squash pulp, carefully leaving a 1/4 inch shell.
• Place pulp in a small bowl.
• In a skillet, heat the margarine over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender (3 to 5 minutes).
• Stir in the cooked rice, squash pulp, lemon juice, and sage, mixing well and breaking up the squash pulp into smaller pieces.
• Stir in the cranberries, walnuts, and brown sugar.
• Divide the stuffing to fill the acorn squash shells.
• Place the shells on the baking sheet. (You may have to trim a bit off the bottom of some shells to keep them from turning over.).
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cut the acorn squash in halves and take out seeds.
• Place halves in a roasting pan.
• Place 1 tbsp of margarine and brown sugar in each half.
• Divide the apples among squash halves.
• Add 1/4 cup of water to bottm of pan and cover with foil.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until squash is tender.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Fill a baking pan with 1/2 inch of water.
• Place squash halves, cut-sides down, in the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
• While squash is baking, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in beans, tomatoes, and frozen corn.
• Remove squash from the oven. Carefully turn each half over, fill with bean and veggie mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake until cheese is bubbling and squash is tender, about 20 more minutes.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pierce each squash with a fork in a dozen places and roast for about 1 hour. Remove the squashes from the oven, let them cool slightly and then cut each one in half and scoop out the seeds.
• Place the bulgur wheat in a bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Set aside to soften for at least 30 minutes.
• Drain the bulgur wheat and combine it in a bowl with the rice, cashews and spices. Mix well and set aside.
• Saute the onion, ginger, garlic and peppers in the olive oil over medium-low heat until they are soft but not brown.
• Add the bulgur wheat mixture to the saute pan and continue to cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the tomato paste and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Remove from heat and stir until the yogurt is thoroughly incorporated. Then add the rest, 2 tablespoons at a time. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Turn the oven up to 400 degrees. Mound about 4 or 5 tablespoons of stuffing in each squash half. Place the squashes on a cookie sheet and drizzle a little olive oil over them. Bake for 20 minutes, or until both stuffing and squashes are lightly browned. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWEST STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Cut off the ends of squash before cutting squash in half horizontally. Scoop out seeds and save for roasting.
• Drizzle squash with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Place cut-side up on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until tender.
• In a medium saucepan, add vegetable stock and rice.
• Stir and bring to boil over high heat.
• Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions, stirring frequently until translucent.
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Add bell pepper, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano. Stir until spices are evenly distributed.
• Mix in black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cooked rice.
• Fill squash halves with rice mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Top with avocado slices and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH - EMERIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Season the squash with olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Place on a baking sheet, flesh side up and add 1/2 cup water to the pan.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• In a large saute pan, over medium heat, brown the sausage and onions, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss the sausage and onions with the tomato sauce, pasta, and cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Spoon the pasta mixture into the cavity of each squash.
• Place the filled squashes on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
• Bake until the squash is heated through and the cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
• Place the filled squash in the center of each plate.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.
• Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet and sauti onions, garlic, salt, and white pepper 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and basil; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
• Stir in stock and 18 turns black pepper; simmer 2 minutes.
• Season with sugar if acidic and cook 1 minute.