"Tender baked acorn squash filled with a mixture of wild rice, pecans, and dried cranberries...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 acorn squashes, halved lengthwise and seeded
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 shallots, diced
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 cup wild rice
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1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
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3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
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1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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1 tablespoon fresh orange juice