Harvest Medley Acorn Squash Recipes

HARVEST SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add squash and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain. Place squash and sweet potatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine the honey, orange juice, butter, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over squash and potatoes. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; stir in apples. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with walnuts.

ACORN SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Halve both acorn squash and remove and discard seeds. Place upside down on microwaveable dish and cook on high for 8-10 minutes until softened. Scoop out squash leaving approximately 1/4 inch on shells to retain their shapes. Set aside. Cook sausages, cool and cut into 1/2 inch size bites. Saute thinly sliced garlic, shredded carrots and chopped peppers in olive oil for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach, mushrooms and seasonings and cook 3-4 minutes more. Remove from heat, combine with cooked rice, sausage and squash. Fill each half of the acorn shells with equal amounts of the filling. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Cool five minutes before serving. Enjoy.

HARVEST MEDLEY ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut each squash in half across the diameter. Scoop out seeds and strings. Boil in salted water for 5 minutes. Remove from water and place on a baking sheet prepared with nonstick cooking spray, cut side facing up. Slice piece off bottom if needed to stabilize. Bring rice mix with seasoning packet to a simmer with broth, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand uncovered. Meanwhile, saute onion and apple over medium-high heat in 1 tablespoon butter for 1-2 minutes, or until softened. Stir onion and apple into rice mixture with the hazelnuts and cranberries. Turn toaster oven to bake at 375 degrees. Spoon rice mixture into squash halves. Stir remaining butter and maple syrup together. Drizzle syrup mixture over squash. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.