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Risotto Stuffed Acorn Squash

Craving the flavors of autumn? Here’s a seasonal recipe the whole family will “fall” for: risotto stuffed acorn squash with a drizzle of browned butter & stout sauce!
60
Minutes
4
Servings
560
Calories
Ingredients
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1box
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2 1⁄2cupswater
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2acorn squash, cut in half at the stem
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1cupscremini mushrooms, dice
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1⁄2cupsbrown ale, porter, stout, reserved (we used a sweet stout)
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1cupsshallots, diced ½ cup reserved
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1⁄2cupsheavy cream
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1⁄2cupspecans, diced
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1⁄4cupsbutter, salted
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1⁄4cupsparsley, finely chopped
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2tbspolive oil
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5peppercorns, whole
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Cracked black pepper and sea salt, to taste
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Parsley, for garnish
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Parmesan, shaved for garnish
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 halved squash
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories: | 560 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat: 35g | 45% | |
Saturated Fat: 13g | ||
Trans Fat: .5g | ||
Cholesterol: 50mg | 17% | |
Sodium: 730mg | 32% | |
Total Carbohydrate: 63g | 23% | |
Dietary Fiber: 11g | 39% | |
Sugars: 10g | 20% | |
Protein: 9g | 18% |
Instructions
- Follow instructions on boxed risotto. Set aside.
- Set oven to 400 degrees. Cut acorn squash in half through the stem. Repeat for both squashes. Scoop out seeds and stringy bits. Place face up on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 45 minutes.
- In a sauté pan, heat butter and reserved shallots on medium heat until slightly browned. Add beer of choice and whole peppercorns. Stir frequently for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Add heavy cream and stir frequently for 2 minutes or until the sauce becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Add ½ cup diced shallots, mushrooms, and parsley to the cooked risotto. Fold until fully incorporated. Add cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste.
- Remove squash from oven and fill with risotto mixture equally. Put back into the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with brown butter sauce, pecans, parsley, and shaved parmesan. The risotto stuffed acorn squash will be quite hot, so let them sit for at least 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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