A hearty and vibrant dish featuring roasted acorn squash filled with wild rice, cranberries, and creamy feta. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
Author:Ava DiMio
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your equipment: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or lightly oil a baking dish.
Combine ingredients: Cook wild rice in vegetable broth. Sauté red onion and garlic in olive oil. In a bowl, combine cooked rice, cranberries, sautéed onion and garlic, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Prepare your cooking vessel: Halve acorn squash, scoop out seeds, brush cut sides with oil, and place cut-side down on the baking sheet.
Assemble the dish: Roast squash for 25–30 minutes until fork-tender. Flip cut-side up and fill with wild rice mixture.
Cook to perfection: Bake stuffed squash for an additional 10–15 minutes until heated through.
Finishing touches: Remove from oven, top with crumbled feta and parsley.
Serve and enjoy: Plate warm as a main or side dish.
Notes
Roast squash with a drizzle of maple syrup for caramelization.
Toast wild rice before cooking for added nuttiness.
Add chopped nuts like pecans for texture.
Drizzle balsamic glaze before serving for an extra flavor punch.