Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice
Roasted acorn squash becomes a cozy vessel for mushroom-studded rice enriched with sharp Cheddar and topped with crisp, golden panko. Each bite balances earthy mushrooms, herby thyme, and sweet squash with a cheesy, toasty finish. Serve this satisfying vegetarian main for a fall dinner or a comforting weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place them skin-side up on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
- 4
While the squash bakes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the rice; cook and stir until the rice is coated, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Remove the squash from the oven, flip it over, and season with salt and pepper. Fill the squash with the rice mixture, sprinkle with panko, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- 6
Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the panko is browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 898.96 kcal High 45%
- Protein 32.54 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 85.25 g 31%
- Total Fat 51.11 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 20.11 g High 101%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.58 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1072.53 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 5.7 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 4.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 800.96 mg Good Source 62%
- Iron 4.04 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1217.55 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 58.35 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 31.13 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.58 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Button Mushrooms, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 898.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Button Mushrooms, Chicken Broth, Fresh Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 898.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice healthy?
- Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cheesy Mushroom Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 898.96 calories and 32.54 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1072.53 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.11 g (101% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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