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7 Spice Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash

  • Category Main / Vegetarian / Baked

  • Servings 4

  • Prep Time 20 minutes

  • Cook Time 45 minutes

Intro

This autumn-inspired dish is filled with aromatic rice, dried fruits, and nuts all spiced with a Middle Eastern twist of 7 spice. Roasted acorn squash becomes the perfect edible bowl for a festive and flavorful meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 small onion, sautéed
  • 1 ½ tsp 7 spice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Roast the Squash
    Brush squash with olive oil and season with salt. Roast at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes until tender.
  • Make the Filling
    Mix rice, onion, apricots, pine nuts, parsley, 7 spice, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff the Squash
    Fill roasted squash halves with the rice mixture.
  • Bake Again
    Return to oven for 10–15 minutes to warm through.
  • Serve
    Garnish with extra parsley and pine nuts.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

Serve with yogurt sauce or a light salad with pomegranate seeds.

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