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This hearty vegetarian stuffed squash is filled with Success Garden & Grains Blends, walnuts, dried cranberries, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious fall dinner!

squash stuffed with vegetables
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The weather is cooling down and I’ve been craving lots of fall flavors! With squash in season, this vegetarian stuffed squash is the perfect way to make use of sweet winter squash.

What’s the best type of squash for this recipe?

Winter squash is best for roasting. Look for a small sweet squash like acorn squash, sweet dumpling squash, or carnival squash. I used carnival squash which is actually a hybrid between acorn and sweet dumpling squash. I love how colorful it is!

stuffed squash ingredients

Vegetarian Stuffed Squash Ingredients

  • Winter Squash– Sweet winter squash like acorn, sweet dumpling, or carnival is best.
  • Success Garden & Grains Blends– I love how easy this boil-in-a-bag rice blend is to make! It has corn, peas, and red bell peppers, so it makes an easy, hearty filling.
  • Walnuts- These add a nice crunch to the texture of the filling.
  • Dried cranberries– These add a lovely sweetness to the filling.
  • Parmesan cheese– A little cheese adds a salty, umami flavor to the dish.
stuffed squash filling in a bowl

How to Make The Filling

This filling comes together easily, thanks to Success Garden & Grains Blends! They’re made with high-quality rice and simple ingredients for endless meal possibilities. Ready in just ten minutes, Success Garden & Grains Blends is a no measure, no mess, quick and easy way to make this filling! Just add some walnuts, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese after cooking, and you’ll have this recipe in the oven in minutes! I used the Garden & Grains Blends with peas, carrots, and red bell peppers.

stuffed squash with rice

Substitution Ideas

  • You can use any small, sweet winter squash, so if you can’t find a carnival squash, try acorn squash or sweet dumpling squash. You could even use a small kabocha squash.
  • If you don’t have walnuts, you can use pecans instead.
  • If you don’t have dried cranberries, try dried cherries or chopped dried apricots.
  • To make this recipe vegan you can skip the Parmesan cheese or add a little nutritional yeast instead. You may need to add a bit more salt if you skip the Parmesan cheese.
A pan filled with cut squash
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Squash cut in half and stuffed with rice and vegetables

Vegetarian Stuffed Squash

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This hearty vegetarian stuffed squash is filled with Success Garden & Grains Blends, walnuts, dried cranberries, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious fall dinner!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 small acorn squash or small winter squash
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 bag Success Garden and Grains Blends
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Use a sharp knife to carefully slice the squash in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
  3. Lightly brush the inside of the squash with olive oil.
  4. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes or until the squash is soft enough to be pierced with a fork.
  5. While the squash is baking, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
  6. Add the Success Garden and Grains Blends to the pot and boil for 10 minutes.
  7. Once cooked, remove the Success Garden and Grains Blends from the bag and place in a bowl. Combine with walnuts, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake the squash for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

How to Reheat Leftovers

If you have leftover squash, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes until the squash is heated through.

A cutting board with stuffed squash on top

What to Serve with Stuffed Squash

If you’re looking for the perfect side dish to pair with this recipe, try this Snow Pea Salad which has colorful cabbage, crunchy celery, and plenty of greens for an easy side dish! You could also pair it with this Garlic Lentil Soup for an easy way to add more plant-based protein to your meal!