This farro-stuffed acorn squash is meaty, crisp, and rich but not overpowering. Maitake mushrooms make the squash stuffing extra special.
Ingredients
- 3 acorn squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup pearled farro
- 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 (4 ounce) package maitake mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons Riesling wine (Optional)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an extra-large baking sheet with foil.
Step 2
Cut each squash in half, slicing through stem and blossom ends. Remove seeds. Prick skin with a paring knife. Brush 1 tablespoon oil on cut sides and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Step 4
Meanwhile, rinse and drain farro, then transfer to a saucepan. Stir in broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any excess broth.
Step 5
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook until mushrooms have softened and onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 30 seconds.
Step 6
Add cranberries and thyme; cook, stirring, until cranberries have plumped, about 4 minutes more. Remove thyme. Stir in cooked farro, pecans, and parsley. Heat through. Season with remaining salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar. Spoon farro mixture into squash halves. Return to oven to keep warm until serving.
Tips
You can use dry white wine instead of Riesling, if you like.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 330 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Sodium475mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 21% |
Total Sugars15g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C32mg | 159% |
Calcium109mg | 8% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium1105mg | 24% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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