Curried-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted cashews

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the squash halves on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, and salt and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the cooked brown rice, raisins, apricots, and cashews and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Remove the squash from the oven and fill each half with the curried veggie mixture.
7. Return the squash to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
8. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Interesting Facts

• Acorn squash is a type of winter squash, which is a variety of squash that can be stored through the winter months.
• Garam masala is an Indian spice blend that typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper.
• Turmeric is a yellow spice often used in Indian cuisine and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.