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A Reader's Recipe For Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash

Welcome in Fall with this healthy recipe for stuffed acorn squash that FitSugar reader Aburnett posted in the Healthy Recipe Group.

Welcome in Fall with this healthy recipe for stuffed acorn squash that FitSugar reader Aburnett posted in the Healthy Recipe Group.

This is by far one of my favorite go-to recipes! I adore acorn squash and this is a delicious way to give it a try!

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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Acorn Squash

What's not to love about Winter squash?

What's not to love about Winter squash? It's naturally sweet. Its orange color brightens up any meal. And the acorn variety naturally comes in a handy two-serving size.

Loaded with beta carotene, the antioxidant that gives the squash its lovely hue, and fiber — 5.7 grams per cup — acorn squash is an excellent addition to many meals and is so easy to prepare. You simply:

  • Cut the squash in two, scoop out the seeds
  • Brush the sides with olive oil
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Bake face down on a rimmed dish for 30 minutes at 400 degrees
  • Flip squash to brown the insides by cooking for another 10-15 minutes

Easy peasy! There's also no reason to send your squash into the oven naked. You can adorn it with many tasty spices. Hear five ways to spice up your squash when you read more

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Healthy Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

While the cold weather is blowing outside, make a hearty veggie dish that's sure to warm you up.

While the cold weather is blowing outside, make a hearty veggie dish that's sure to warm you up. This quinoa stuffed squash recipe is seasoned with savory cumin, sweet raisins, and crunchy celery, which complements the smooth and creamy flesh of the baked acorn squash beautifully.

To see this simple recipe and find out how low in calories it is read more

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Stuffed Squash Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

If you're attending a potluck this Thanksgiving and have been assigned to bring a side, be sure to pick something that's classic yet breaks just enough from the norm, so you know there won't be repeated dishes on the table.


If you're attending a potluck this Thanksgiving and have been assigned to bring a side, be sure to pick something that's classic yet breaks just enough from the norm, so you know there won't be repeated dishes on the table.

Why not spring for the always stress-free and elegant course known as stuffed squash? Keep it simple and fill the gourd with an Italian-inspired medley of sausage, garlic, peppers, and cheese. Alternately, add another layer of texture by simmering couscous, then fluffing it into a sweet-savory dressing of ground beef, onions, cranberries, and walnuts. For a Thanksgiving side — or everyday meal! — that's sophisticated yet straightforward, keep reading.

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Acorn Squash: Five Low Cal Ways

The orange flesh of winter squash is not only a visual delight (orange is my favorite color), but it is also super good for you.

The orange flesh of winter squash is not only a visual delight (orange is my favorite color), but it is also super good for you.

Loaded with beta carotene, the antioxidant that gives the squash its color, and fiber (5.7 grams per cup), acorn squash is an excellent addition to many meals and it is oh so easy to prepare. You simply:

  • Cut the squash in two, scoop out the seeds
  • Brush the sides with olive oil
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Bake face down on a rimmed dish for 30 minutes at 400 degrees
  • Flip squash to brown the insides by cooking for another 10 - 15 minutes

Easy peasy! There is a also no reason to send your squash into the oven naked. You can adorn it with many tasty spices. Here are 5 different ways to prepare your acorn squash, just add these toppings when you flip the squash.

In each squash half spread one of the following toppings:

  1. 1/2 teaspoon honey, then sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  2. 1/8 cup bread crumbs
  3. 1/8 cup finely grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
  4. 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pecans with 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  5. 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

How do you cook your acorn squash? Tell me how in the comments section below.

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Reader Recipe: Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

If you are interested in experimenting with a new type of Fall ingredient, why not try acorn squash?

If you are interested in experimenting with a new type of Fall ingredient, why not try acorn squash? That's what TeamSugar reader llendril did recently. She expertly stuffed the squash with a scrumptious mixture of chicken sausage, black beans, onions, and peppers. The final result was a delicious and divine meal with a gorgeous presentation. These stuffed squash would be a wonderful impromptu dinner party dish! To see how she made them, read more

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Sunday Dinner: Stuffed Squash

Today marks the first day of fall, and as the weather shifts from warm summer nights, to cool fall evenings, it's time to put the barbecue away and gear up for lovely Sunday dinners.

Today marks the first day of fall, and as the weather shifts from warm summer nights, to cool fall evenings, it's time to put the barbecue away and gear up for lovely Sunday dinners. Although it's still a little early, many squash varieties, such as acorn, are at their peak. To get you into the swing of fall, I thought we'd start things off with stuffed acorn squash. This recipe from Alton Brown is guaranteed to make your shift from summer to fall a smooth one. To get the recipe, read more