Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing
Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing pairs nutty, tender squash with a herbed blend of wild rice, cornbread stuffing, mushrooms, onion, and garlic. The contrast of caramelized edges and fluffy, aromatic filling makes it a cozy vegetarian main or hearty side, perfect for fall dinners or holiday tables.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 56
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a large baking pan.
- 2
Arrange the squash cut-sides down in the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven until just barely soft to the touch, about 25 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing mix as directed on the package and set it aside.
- 4
Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook until they begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the rice mix and sage; cook until the vegetables start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and stir to combine. Cover, lower the heat to a simmer, and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 6
Gently combine the rice and stuffing; spoon the mixture into the squash centers without packing it. Bake until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 248.79 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 6.26 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 48.93 g 18%
- Total Fat 2.56 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.66 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 351.23 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 4.11 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 415.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cornbread Stuffing Mix, Fresh Dill, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 248.79 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cornbread Stuffing Mix, Fresh Dill, Garlic, Mushrooms. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing healthy?
- Acorn Squash Filled with Wild Rice Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 248.79 calories and 6.26 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 351.23 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, 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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