Best Ways to Eat Acorn Squash This Fall

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Nikoleta P
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Fall is the perfect time to put some healthy new veggies on the menu and come up with creative ways to add them to your dishes. Acorn squash is one of them, and if you’re not sure how to eat it—here are a few delicious and nutritious recipes you should try this fall.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

If you end up using Instagram in your search for amazing acorn squash ideas, you’ll quickly realize nothing compares to stuffed acorn squash. This is the most versatile dish on the market, because it’s up to you to stuff acorn squash with ingredients of your choice and make it as tasty as you want.

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I’ve been wanting to make Stuffed Acorn Squash forever! 🎃🍏🍎 Finally made it today. I stuffed these golden roasted babies with savory quinoa, apple, celery, mushroom and pomegranate seeds! It’s a perfectly combo of SWEET + SAVORY! Full recipe below! . . . 🌱 Stuffed Acorn Squash: . – 3/4 cup dry quinoa – 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth , low sodium – 2 acorn squash (medium-sized) – 2 tablespoons olive oil + more for brushing acorn flesh – 1 small onion , finely diced – 2 stalk celery , diced – 1/2 cup of chopped carrot – large apple , diced – 8 ounces mushrooms , diced – 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds – 3 cloves garlic , minced – 1 teaspoon thyme – Cilantro, finely chopped . . . • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F • Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each squash to create a flat edge, so the squash can stand up (don't cut too much or it will leave a hole). Cut stems off the tops if they protrude. Now cut each squash horizontally in half. Scoop out the membranes and seeds inside of the squash & discard. • Place the squash on a lined baking sheet, cut-side up. Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Roast the squash for about 35-45 minutes, or until tender (test with a fork). • Add the quinoa and broth to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to maintain a low simmer. Cover with lid and cook until liquid is gone and quinoa is fluffy. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Set aside. • In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, celery, apples until softened. About 5-6 minutes • Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme, season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté about 7-9 minutes until mushrooms are tender • Remove from heat and add the cooked quinoa. Combine well and add pomegranate seeds. • When the squash is ready, fill with the stuffing mixture. Place in oven and bake 10-15 minutes, until the quinoa is lightly browned & crispy. Sprinkle on cilantro.

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Acorn Squash Soup

You can make delicious creamy soups with pretty much any veggie—including acorn squash. If you want to make this comfort dish Instagram-friendly, try serving your soup in hollowed-out squash halves.

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First day of September calls for a fall meal 🍂🍁 . . Homemade acorn squash soup, with grilled paneer and eggplant. . . Who else enjoys a nice big bowl of soup on a crisp night? . . I typically don’t like fall, but after the year we’ve had, I’m ready for cooler days and chilly evenings. This soup is dairy free, and packed with all sorts of vegetables. . Comment below if you’d like the deets ✨ . . #dinner #dinnertime #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarianmeals #acornsquash #acornsquashsoup #vegetables #freshingredients #flavorful #protienpacked #bellyfull #fallcolors🍁🍂 #tastydishes #mealideas #eeats #eatwithme #madewithlove #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #squash #squashrecipes #yumdotcom #fallmeals #souprecipe #soupseason #grilledpaneer #grilledeggplant #instayum #foodplating

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Acorn Squash Rings

There are many different ways to roast your acorn squash, but cutting it into thin ring-like pieces is your best option. They’ll roast quicker this way, and you’ll be able to properly season them and coat them with oil before putting them in the oven.

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I found this recipe from Carolyn @thedinnershift about a month ago. She has the recipe on her IG post if you want to make it. I was out of bagel seasoning, so I topped mine with onion and kale flakes. I served ours with a salad. Yummmy! . She mentions to be careful while slicing the acorn squash, and that’s no joke. I put mine in the microwave for about 5 minutes to soften before slicing which really helped. I also placed a paper towel under the squash to keep it from sliding around. (And cushion with more paper towel under the smaller portion of your squash so it’s level when slicing). . . . #eggsinahole #acornsquash #brunchtime #fallrecipes #inseasonnow #seasonalfood #fallmeals

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