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Couscous & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This is the perfect time of year for making winter squash. One of my favorite winter squash is Acorn squash because the size is perfect for our family. This weekend I made this Couscous & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash for dinner, and it was delicious.

Couscous and cranberry stuffed acorn squash.

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Couscous makes a nice base for stuffing a squash because it has a nice nutty flavor which goes well with the squash. I used Israel couscous, which is larger and has a chewy consistency that is closer to pasta. To add to the seasonal nature of the dish I stirred in some dried cranberries.

To make the meal easy I cooked the squash in the microwave and the couscous on the stove, and then just combined them in the oven for 10 minutes. It only takes 5 minutes or so to cook the squash in the microwave, as opposed to the half an hour it takes to roast the squash in the oven.

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A bowl filled with couscous and cranberries.
4.50 from 4 votes

Couscous & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash

Published By Anne
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 acorn squash

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Saute the couscous in the oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cranberries, salt and water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer covered for 14 minutes.
  • While the couscous cooks microwave 2 acorn squash until tender, about 5 minutes each.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Let the squash cool slightly, then cut it open and scoop out the seeds.
  • When the couscous is done stir in the green onions and lemon juice.
  • Spoon the couscous into the squash and bake for 10 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 10g | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g

Nutrition facts are estimates.

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A bowl filled with couscous and cranberries.

 

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