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Acorn squash's sweet, nutty, buttery taste pairs wonderfully as a side with most main dishes. Here's a collection of autumn's favorite ingredient for you to choose from!

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Rate this recipe 4.8/5 (8 Votes)
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Servings 4
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 50

  • OPTIONAL GARNISH:
  • 1 medium acorn squash, halved, seeded
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups light tasting vegetable broth (dilute with water if it's too onion-y)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free mild curry powder
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups raw short grain Arborio rice
  • 1 cup white wine (optional; replace with broth if alcohol-free)
  • Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • Toasted pecans, almonds or pine nuts, chopped
  • Fresh parsley, if desired
  • Fresh cranberries (shown)

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This Roasted Acorn Squash Risotto is so creamy-good and comforting I only think one thing as I taste bite after vel

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  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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These Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash are also a wonderful way to enjoy in-season apples and squash

  • 2 large acorn squash
  • 2 Gala apples, or other hard baking apple
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose four
  • 1 cup applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened is fine)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
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This delicious fall side dish doesn't require a lot of hands on time freeing you up to focus on the rest of your me...

  • 2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
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A great tasting healthier way to enjoy fries, these Baked Acorn Squash Fries are baked to a golden crisp and delici

  • 1 acorn squash
  • Olive oil to coat fries
  • Seasoning of choice
3.9/5 (82 Votes)

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This fresh, flavorful fall recipe will bring a new flavor profile to your Thanksgiving table

  • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 stick butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 large acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
  • Oil, for brushing squash
  • Salt and pepper
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