Stuffed Acorn Squash

Submitted by Darlene10

"This is a very tasty dish and makes a very lovely presentation. I have looked at many squash recipes on this site and couldn't find one with the same ingredients listed. This is also a very easy recipe to decrease or increase."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 small acorn squash, halved,seeded
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup diced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup thickly sliced zucchini
• 1⁄2 cup thickly sliced mushroom
• 1 clove garlic, minced

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and brush on cut surfaces of squash.
3. Place cut side down in a large baking dish without crowding.
4. Add enough water to cover bottom of pan.
5. Bake 30 minutes.
6. In skillet melt remaining butter over medium heat.
7. Saute remaining ingredients for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Spoon vegetables into squash halves.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender.