Every year we rejoice with the abundant harvest of home-grown vegetables, stone fruit, apples and herbs from our gardens and this year is no exception! Last week’s Thanksgiving table featured leeks and other produce from our soil for which we are truly grateful.

This year brought plentiful squash of several varieties: butternut, spaghetti squash, and of course, acorn squash. Roasted, steamed or stuffed, this yearly addition to our table is always welcome. If you’re planning a meatless meal–or cooking for a vegetarian friend or family member–consider today’s recipe and feel free to substitute ingredients and spices to suit your preferences. Thank God from whom all blessings flow!

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

SERVINGS 4servings CHANGE SERVING SIZE servings

COOK TIME 1 hr10 mins

PREP TIME 20mins

READY IN 1 hr30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 acorn squashes
• 1-2 butternut squashes peeled and cubed
• 2 cups Israeli couscous cooked according to package directions
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley can be substituted with dill, cilantro, or thyme
• 6 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cumin
• salt and white pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place butternut squash in a large bowl with 3 TBSP of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until all the squash is coated and put on a baking sheet 1 layer deep for roasting and set aside.
3. Cut the acorn squash in half width-wise and scoop out the seeds. Set the acorn squash on a baking sheet, brush with oil.
4. Place all the pans of squash in the oven and roast for 1 hour until the squash can easily be pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
5. As the squash is roasting, combine Israeli couscous, spices, and herbs in a large bowl.
6. Add remaining olive oil to coat and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the roasted butternut squash to couscous mixture and gently toss to distribute evenly in the bowl.
8. Spoon the couscous and butternut squash into the bottom half of the acorn squash, and top with parmesan cheese (optional). Add the tops of the acorn squash and place on a platter of your choosing and enjoy!