Food Focus: Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Garden Harvested Squash

During the winter months it's so nice to have something baking in the oven...oh those wonderful aromas!

And, stuffed Acorn Squash is a wonderful dish to bake.

Below you'll find an easy recipe for stuffed Acorn squash.

This recipe uses 2 squash and will serve 3 to 4.

Of course, you can always double the recipe.

Acorn squash is a winter squash that is easily grown in the home garden. If you haven't yet, give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Of course, you can find acorn and other squash at your grocery store, as always, opt for organic. This squash is extremely rich in vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium.

Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup diced carrot

1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice

1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries or dried cherries

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1/2 teaspoon sage

1/2 teaspoon thyme

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons lime juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F

2. Add enough water to cover the bottom of an oven-safe dish. Place squash halves in dish face down, and bake for 30 minutes.

3. In a bowl combine the vegetables, herbs, rice, raisins. Mix well.

4. Remove squash from oven, turn face up and fill squash halves with the mixture.

5. Return stuffed squash to dish, cover and bake an additional 60 minutes. If squash begin to stick, add small amounts of purified water as needed.

6. Drizzle lime juice

   
   

   Serve and Enjoy!

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