Stuffed Acorn Squash

Deliciously sweet and nutty stuffed acorn squash with walnuts and cranberries. A
perfect vegetarian dish or side for festive occasions. Ready in 50 minutes!

Servings: 4

Author: Corrie

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
40 minutes

Total Time:
50 minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Cranberries walnuts acorn squashes

🧂 Ingredients

2 acorn squashes

halved and seeds removed
1 cup walnuts

chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2 Drizzle the inside of each acorn squash half with butter or oil. Season with
salt and pepper.
3 Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25
minutes.
4 In a bowl, combine walnuts, cranberries, and honey or maple syrup.
5 Once the squash is tender, flip them and fill each half with the walnut and
cranberry mixture.
6 Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the stuffing
is warmed and slightly toasted.
7 Serve warm.