Stuffed Acorn Squash
A cozy and heartwarming dish, stuffed acorn squash is filled with savory turkey, tart cranberries, and wholesome wild rice, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Acorn Squash
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 cup Wild Rice
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh Herbs (such as sage or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the acorn squash by slicing in half and scooping out seeds, then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Roast the squash cut-side down in a baking dish for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook wild rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté ground turkey in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned; season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Add cranberries and cooked wild rice to the turkey mix and stir for a couple of minutes.
- Fill the roasted squash halves with the turkey and rice mixture.
- Bake again for 15-20 minutes.
- Final touches with fresh herbs or balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with different protein options and flavors. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy autumn dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half squash
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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