Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

One thing I have been trying to do this year is eat healthier. I love vegetables so I have been trying to make dishes with vegetables I don’t usually eat like squash. Did you know that eating acorn squash can help boost your immune system? It contains significant levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, and other B-family vitamins and more! Below you will find a delicious Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash Recipe from Spork Foods for those that love squash!

This recipe is FULL of flavor! It features acorn squash, pistachios, pears and fresh herbs.

Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 acorn squash
• 2 teaspoons neutral tasting oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Filling Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup Setton Farms Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachio Kernels, roughly chopped, plus more finely chopped for topping
• 1 fresh red D’Anjou pear
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 8-10 leaves fresh mint, finely chopped
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400°.
2. Slice acorn squash in half vertically, and hollow out seeds. Rub with oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Place cut side down on walled baking sheet. Roast about 30-35 minutes, or until soft.
3. To create filling, finely dice pears and add to mixing bowl. Add roughly chopped Setton Farms Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachio Kernels, olive oil, maple syrup, vinegar, rosemary, mint, thyme, sea salt and pepper. Fold to incorporate.
4. Scoop filling mixture into each squash half, creating mound of filling in center.  Sprinkle with additional finely chopped pistachios.
5. Place under broiler for about 3 minutes, until golden.  Serve warm.

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