Italian Stuffed Acorn Squash-Crock Pot

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Mouth-watering Italian Stuffed Acorn Squash-Crock Pot recipe
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

265 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large acorn squash , halved and seeded
olive oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup wild rice
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds ( I have used sunflower seeds too ) or 1/4 cup pine nuts ( I have used sunflower seeds too )
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
509
Sugar
6g
Fat
18g
If you're looking for a healthy yet filling meal that is both flavorful and easy to make, Italian Stuffed Acorn Squash-Crock Pot is the perfect recipe for you. The wild rice and seeds in this dish make it a great source of plant-based protein, while the squash provides a variety of nutrients and antioxidants. This meal can be made ahead of time in a crock pot and can be enjoyed as is or with a side salad for a complete dinner. Plus, the stuffed squash shells make for an impressive presentation if you're entertaining guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.Rub the acorn squash halves with olive oil and place them face down on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until tender.
3.While the squash is roasting, place the water, wild rice, pumpkin seeds, garlic, tomato paste, salt, pepper, basil, and thyme in a crock pot. Stir everything together.
4.Once the squash is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool until you can handle it.
5.Scoop out the flesh of each squash half, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Add the squash to the crock pot, along with the vegetable broth.
6.Stir everything together and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
7.Once the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, stir in the crumbled goat or feta cheese. Serve the rice mixture inside the squash shells.

PROS

This meal is packed with plant-based nutrients and protein from the wild rice and seeds.
It’s also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and can be made ahead of time in the crock pot.

CONS

The prep time for this recipe is a bit longer than some other crock pot meals, but the end result is well worth it.
Additionally, some people may not enjoy the flavor of the goat or feta cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is full of healthy ingredients, including antioxidants from the squash and seeds, and fiber from the wild rice. The herbs used in this recipe also have anti-inflammatory properties that can help with digestion and overall health. Plus, the goat or feta cheese provides a boost of calcium and protein.

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