![]() ![]() Warm, salty, and versatile enough to qualify for any Thanksgiving plate! Sweet, yet not too sweet, and gives you that I-wanna-take-a-nap feeling that is best felt in the Fall. Five minutes of prepwork, four ingredients, including the salt & pepper, and the oven does all the work! After a quick 35 minutes, you’ll have beautifully roasted acorn squash that compliments any and all holiday leftovers. Reasons You’ll Love This Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe Roasting acorn squash isn’t only easy as heck- but it’s shockingly delicious every single time… and seriously, I still surprise myself. Super easy as a base for other leftovers, or just to enjoy on its own for a mega-filling winter lunch… You’ll be happy you decided to snag these acorn squash those few weeks back at the grocery store, and this time won’t be faced with throwing them out! Buttery without the butter, perfect salty-savory combination, and olive oil that helps the edges crisp up for a fancy look that is not-so-fancy in practice. With a bit of olive oil and some salt and pepper, you’ll be taken aback at how GOOD it is for something so simple. Roasting acorn squash isn’t only easy as heck- but it’s shockingly delicious every single time… and seriously, I still surprise myself. Worry not, my friends! Do your best to remember although they may look like a colossal task, they’re actually some of the lowest-maintenance food prep you’ll have done in months. After you’ve picked your cupboards dry, all you can seem to find are those darn giant acorn squash shoved in the back of your fridge. Now, we all have been guilty of it, although I’ll speak for myself… I see acorn squash on sale at the grocery store, and time after time, I think to myself, ‘great deal! I’ll figure out what to do with it later!’ Needless to say, later becomes MUCH later… a few weeks later. Don’t get me wrong, I do indeed love a good excuse to cook, but occasionally it’s nice to open your recipe book to something that doesn’t require you to carve out six hours of your day to prepare! I will serve half an acorn squash as a side dish to a main course of a roast and other vegetables.Ah, Fall… My favorite season but also the most stressful when it comes to cooking! So many holidays to prep for, and lucky for me, almost everyone I know has a birthday somewhere in November and December. I love pairing my stuffed acorn squash with a side of more vegetables or soup. You can also reheat it in the microwave for a few minutes, but may leave the squash a little watery. If you want to reheat leftover turkey stuffed acorn squash, I prefer to do it in a 300 degrees F oven for about 20 minutes with foil coveringg it. You can also experiment with different types of mushrooms. spinach instead of kale, or wild rice over quinoa. You can make substitutions as needed for most of the ingredients. ![]() It pairs well against the filling of turkey, mushroosms, quinoa, and kale. I frequently substitute butternut squash with the acorn since their flavors are similar when roasted. What I love about acorn squash is that the flavor is somewhat buttery and nutty all at once. for more clarity, it is someone who believes adding mushrooms to your ground meat makes more delicious, nutritious and sustainable meals. It's a thing called being a " blenditarian". They also help add more bulk to the dish to make your food go a bit further. Portobellos and baby portobellos are my favorite to use for how meaty they are in flavor. There is so much you can do to change things up with your stuffed acorn squash, but I always blend mushrooms into the meat. All you have to do then is reheat the squash when you add in the filling and top with cheese. I have even been known to roast the acorn squash a day or so before if I know I want to make turkey stuffed acorn squash later. They make an easy and delicious dinner at any time. ![]() Most people have stuffed acorn squash during the fall, but I personally love them all year long. Make the pledge to be a blenditarian and share what drives you to do better! Thank you to the Mushroom Council for sponsoring this post. A simple and delicious turkey stuffed acorn squash that is great any day of the week. ![]()
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