Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash Food

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. , In a small saucepan, bring apple juice to a boil; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Scoop out squash, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Cut pulp into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Stir in the couscous, cranberries, walnuts and onion. Combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon; drizzle over couscous mixture and toss gently. Spoon into squash shells. Serve immediately.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Brush each squash half with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-sides down. Use a sharp knife to cut off a small section of the rounded squash, so it will sit flat when turned upside-down.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine garbanzo beans, orange juice, cinnamon, cumin, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Cook the beans for 10 minutes while the mixture slowly comes to a boil. Remove from the heat, stir in couscous, and cover with a lid. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir cranberries, pistachio nuts, carrots, and butter into the couscous.
• Remove squash from the oven. Turn over and stuff with couscous mixture, firmly pushing it into each open cavity. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down on baking sheet.
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Flip to face up and let cool slightly.
• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and cilantro. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain; use paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture. Fold into couscous.
• Melt margarine in a skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Mix onion into the couscous mixture. Stir in seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
• Stuff acorn squash halves with couscous mixture. Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.

COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut each squash piece lengthwise in half; place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 15 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Stir in spices; cook 1 min. Add broth and beans; stir. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
• Turn squash over; fill with couscous mixture. Microwave 2 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with trail mix.

COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Heat broiler and place oven rack about 8 inches from element. Coat flesh sides of acorns with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place flesh side down on large plate and microwave about 12-16 minutes.
• 2. Combine couscous, raisins and 1 teaspoons salt in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous, add 1 T. Oil and stir to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit about 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and set aside.
• 3. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in 12-inch skillet. Add onion and cook til softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for thirty seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Off heat, stir in couscous, pine nuts and 1/2 Celsius Cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• 4. Transfer squash, cut side up, to rimmed baking sheet. Mound couscous mixture into squash halves and pack down lightly with palm. Top with remaining cheese and broil until slightly borwned, about 4-5 minutes.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SQUASH

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous as the label directs. Meanwhile, cook 1 small chopped onion, 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, 1 cup cubed butternut squash, 3 chopped dates and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a skillet with olive oil until just tender, 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook 4 minutes. Stir in the couscous, 1/2 cup chopped pistachios and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; season with salt and pepper.

MOROCCAN-STYLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

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

COUSCOUS & SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper; place in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add sausage; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned., Add stock; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Spoon over squash. If desired, top with feta cheese.