Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous
Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous pairs caramel-kissed squash with a fragrant filling of cumin-scented couscous, tender chickpeas, and bursts of sweet raisins. The contrast of buttery sweetness and warm spices creates a cozy, balanced bite in every forkful. Serve it for a comforting fall dinner or a festive side that feels special yet relaxed.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Combine the sugar and melted butter in a small bowl, brush the cut sides of the squash with the mixture, and keep the squash warm while you prepare the stuffing.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the celery, carrots, and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garbanzo beans and raisins, season with cumin, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender.
- 5
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir in the couscous. Cover the skillet, turn off the heat, and let it sit until the couscous fully absorbs the liquid, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Fill the squash halves with the skillet mixture and serve.
- Calories 514.7 kcal High 26%
- Protein 12.16 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 85.93 g 31%
- Total Fat 13.54 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.35 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.45 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 476.52 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 8.07 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 28.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 155.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.57 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 960.53 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 14.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 21.4 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan Spiced Couscous is a Moroccan side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 514.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous healthy?
- Acorn Squash Filled with Moroccan-Spiced Couscous has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 514.7 calories and 12.16 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 476.52 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.35 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Garlic, 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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