Are you looking for a nice side dish for Thanksgiving or any other dinner? Â Look no further. Â I love that this is elegant and also vegetarian perfect for those of us who have vegetarian guest coming over. Â It will fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied. Â 
Acorn squash is one of those vegetables that I see see the grocery story and have no idea what I would do with it. Â I love the taste, so any recipe that incorporates it I am a big fan of. Â 
This recipe incorporates spelt, but if you have a guest or family member who is gluten free you could substitute Quinoa. Â 
Pear and Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 1 cup spelt
- 3 cups water
- 3 acorn squash
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 pears peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 1/3 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- ) Put spelt in large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight. Drain and put into pan with 3 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to boil and then reduce heat. Simmer for 40 minutes. Pour off any extra liquid.
- ) Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut acorn squash down the middle and remove seeds. Brush olive oil onto the acorn squash and sprinkle with salt. Bake, face down, for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
- ) In a microwaveable safe bowl, combine the pears, sage, walnuts, spelt and ¼ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese. Microwave for 1 minute.
- ) Stuff mixture into the cooked acorn squash. Top with remaining ¼ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese. Place under broiler for 2 minutes.
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I hope you and your family enjoy a happy Thanksgiving!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
Your stuffed acorn squash looks absolutely delish. I’ve been looking for some new ways to make acorn squash and have to try this!
Melissa says
What a delicious combination! This is perfect for Thanksgiving.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
OMGosh…we make stuffed acorn squash every Thanksgiving, but always with cranberries. Pear is BRILLIANT! I’m calling my mom…well, in the morning. It’s midnight!
Ellen That Chic Mom says
Oh yum that looks delicious thanks for the great recipe!
Whitney Jordan says
Oh my goodness, this looks yummy! There is no way I could pick just one favorite side dish, but a FEW of my favorites include: mashed potatoes, broccoli & cheese casserole, pasta salad, and butter beans!
Emilie says
That looks so delicious. I love nuts with pears so I’m certain I would like this! Thanks for sharing.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
That looks amazing. So healthy and fresh! I so need to try this!
Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says
Ooo, take out the walnuts and that sounds perfect for me! I bet even my little boys would love this!
Emily @ Baby Dickey says
Those look so good! I have to save this for later. This Thanksgiving I’m in charge of the wine and the pies – does my family know me or what 😉
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
Wow, that looks really good! I’ve totally found a love for squash over the past year. I would definitely like this!
kristin says
I enjoy Squash. This look very tasty.