acorn squash w/ rice and mushroom medley

Name: Acorn Squash w/ Rice and Mushroom Medley
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) rice; 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion; 1/2 cup(s) chopped bell pepper; 1/2 cup(s) mushrooms, sliced; 1 - acorn squash

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Joanne Hendriksen

Updated on Jul 24, 2014

A tasty way to eat leftovers.

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Acorn squash is one of my favorites. With the addition of rice and vegetables in it, you have a perfect side dish. Can't wait to serve this the next time I have guests!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 5 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Bake

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 - acorn squash

How To Make acorn squash w/ rice and mushroom medley

Step 1

Place acorn squash in pre-heated oven at 350 F. Placed in casserole pan filled w/ 2 inches of water. Cover top w/ foil.

Step 2

Bake for an hour then remove and slice in half, removing seeds in center. Return to pan and bake another hour.
Step 3

Remove and slice small amount off bottom so to sit level on plate. Saute chopped onions, bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Fill w/ cooked rice, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. Serve as a greatly filling and nutritious vegetarian dish.
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