This vegetarian Mexican Stuffed Acorn Squash is easy as it is delicious. It's filled with sauteed onions, hearty vegetables, rice and beans and are baked to golden perfection. A simple yet tasty weeknight meal.
cilantro, fresh jalapenos, sour cream, lime, green onionsoptional
Instructions
Cooking Acorn Squash
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut the squashes in half lengthwise from tip to stem. Scoop out seeds and discard. Drizzle 1 tablespoon avocado oil on the cut side and season lightly with sea salt.
Place squash halves on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side down and roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Mexican Stuffing for Squash
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add minced garlic and seasonings and stir to combine. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for cheese and toss well.
Mexican Stuffed Acorn Squash
Remove squash from oven and carefully turn them over. Spoon the rice and beans stuffing evenly into the 4 squash halves. Top with cheese if using.
Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and everything is cooked through.
Garnish with your favorite toppings: sour cream, green onions, cilantro, sliced jalapenos.
Notes
Cooking Acorn Squash in Instant Pot:
Pour one cup of water into the Instant Pot and add the trivet. Cut the squash in half and scrape out seeds and stringy bits. Place the squash halves into the Instant Pot on the trivet.
Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to "sealing." Cook on "manual" for 5 minutes for small squash, 7 minutes for larger squash. Followed by natural pressure release for 8 minutes. Release remaining pressure by turning the venting know to "venting" position.
Notes on size of squash:If your acorn squashes are particularly on the small size, you may have leftover stuffing mixture. You can add that on a bed of romaine lettuce for an easy salad.
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