Venison and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Venison and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash - A hearty and nutritious meal
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup wild rice
2 2/3 cups water
1 acorn squash , halved and seeded
1/3 cup cranberries
1/2 pound ground venison
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
584
Sugar
47g
Fat
27g
Venison and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash is a warm and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. The sweet and savory flavors of the acorn squash, cranberries, and brown sugar pair perfectly with the lean and protein-rich venison and nutritious wild rice. This dish is packed with nutrients and is a delicious and healthy main course that will leave you feeling satisfied and full.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.In a medium saucepan, bring the wild rice and water to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
3.While the rice is cooking, place the acorn squash halves in a baking dish, cut side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and place a dollop of butter inside each half.
4.In a large skillet, brown the ground venison over medium heat. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cranberries and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are slightly softened.
5.When the wild rice is cooked, add it to the skillet with the venison and cranberries. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
6.Spoon the venison and wild rice mixture into each acorn squash half, patting down to pack it in. Top each half with a pat of butter.
7.Cover the baking dish and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender. Uncover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes to brown the top.

PROS

This hearty dish is filling and contains lean venison and nutritious wild rice.

The acorn squash adds a sweet and savory flavor to the dish.

It is perfect for a cold winter night.

CONS

This dish takes some time to prepare and cook.

The ground venison can be a bit tough if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with nutrients. Venison is low in fat and high in protein.
The wild rice is high in fiber and has anti-inflammatory properties.
The acorn squash is rich in vitamins A and C and is a good source of potassium.

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