Creating this acorn squash recipe
Alex and I made this recipe as vegetarian Thanksgiving main dish. It would work for a wintery dinner party or Christmas dinner as well, accessorized with fall and winter side dishes. We love to focus our holiday cooking around seasonal, local whole foods, with meatless, gluten-free and naturally-sweet options. In our Thanksgiving menus, we work for healthy fall recipes that are suitable for a family with a wide variety of dietary needs. On a day known for over-eating rich foods, it’s possible to eat foods that are packed with flavor, nutritious, and leave you full of energy, instead of the usual post-meal daze. A nice thing about this entree is that it works for any autumn or winter meal, be it Thanksgiving or not. We’ve roasted up some sweet acorn squash and topped it with nutty, chewy wild rice, crunchy pistachios, and salty feta cheese. It’s savory, filling, and full of flavor. Though we have a few roasted acorn squash recipe, this newest is a clear favorite.
How to roast acorn squash
If you’ve never roasted an acorn squash before, don’t fret! Roasted squash is incredibly simple and it’s easy to tell when it’s finished cooking. To make roasted acorn squash, you first need to halve the squash using a very sharp knife and then scoop out the seeds. Then cut the acorn squash into quarters and drizzle with olive oil. Place the squash onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray (parchment paper is a must! It makes for easy cleanup) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the acorn squash for about 40 minutes, or until the squash wedges are fork tender. The edges will turn slightly brown in the oven and the squash should smell slightly nutty as well. Once you’ve roasted the acorn squash, you simply have to top it with the wild rice stuffing and dig in!
Looking for fall recipes?
Here are a few of our favorite fall recipes on A Couple Cooks:
Pumpkin Sage Stuffed Shells Whole Grain Classic Stuffing Recipe Lentil and Goat Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Roasted Green Beans with Hazelnuts Roasted Cauliflower and Apples with Dill Pumpkin Pie Mousse Shooters
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This recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the feta. 5 from 1 review
