
Cheesy Squash & Chorizo Bake
with Sour Cream & White Rice
Active:
15m
Total:
45m
This hearty bake combines tender delicata squash, tomatoes, smoky guajillo sauce, and rich chorizo, which all come together under a layer of melty cheese. It's served with a side of fluffy rice to soak up all the exciting flavors.
Details
This hearty bake combines tender delicata squash, tomatoes, smoky guajillo sauce, and rich chorizo, which all come together under a layer of melty cheese. It's served with a side of fluffy rice to soak up all the exciting flavors.
Nutrition per serving
39g Protein
30g Of Protein
Ingredients
10 oz
Pork Chorizo
½ cup
Long Grain White Rice
1 each
Delicata Squash
4 oz
Grape Tomatoes
2 each
Scallions
2 oz
Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese Blend
¼ cup
Sour Cream
⅓ cup
Guajillo Chile Pepper Sauce
Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

Instructions

step 1
Prepare the squash & start the bake
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the ends of the squash. Halve lengthwise; using a spoon, scoop out and discard the pulp and seeds, then medium dice. Transfer to a small baking dish (or large for 4 servings). Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and arrange in an even layer. Bake 14 minutes. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven.

step 2
Cook the rice
Meanwhile, carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water (or 2 cups for 4 servings). Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

step 3
Prepare the remaining ingredients
Meanwhile, quarter the tomatoes; place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops.

step 4
Finish the bake & serve your dish
To the baking dish of partially baked squash, add the seasoned tomatoes, sliced white bottoms of the scallions, and chorizo (tearing into bite-sized pieces before adding) in an even layer; season with salt and pepper. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until the chorizo is browned and cooked through. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven. Evenly top with the guajillo sauce and cheddar and monterey jack. Return to the oven and bake 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven. Let stand at least 2 minutes before serving. Serve the finished bake with the cooked rice on the side. Top with the sour cream and sliced green tops of the scallions. Enjoy!
Instructions

step 1
Prepare the squash & start the bake
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the ends of the squash. Halve lengthwise; using a spoon, scoop out and discard the pulp and seeds, then medium dice. Transfer to a small baking dish (or large for 4 servings). Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and arrange in an even layer. Bake 14 minutes. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven.

step 2
Cook the rice
Meanwhile, carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water (or 2 cups for 4 servings). Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

step 3
Prepare the remaining ingredients
Meanwhile, quarter the tomatoes; place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops.

step 4
Finish the bake & serve your dish
To the baking dish of partially baked squash, add the seasoned tomatoes, sliced white bottoms of the scallions, and chorizo (tearing into bite-sized pieces before adding) in an even layer; season with salt and pepper. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until the chorizo is browned and cooked through. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven. Evenly top with the guajillo sauce and cheddar and monterey jack. Return to the oven and bake 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven. Let stand at least 2 minutes before serving. Serve the finished bake with the cooked rice on the side. Top with the sour cream and sliced green tops of the scallions. Enjoy!
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