Mexican-Spiced Stuffed Squash

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Mexican-Spiced Stuffed Squash

with Brown Rice, Peppers & Guacamole

Active:

40m

Total:

40m

Here, we’re roasting and stuffing delicata squash (a particularly sweet, tender variety) with a bold, spicy filling of brown rice, sautéed peppers, and guajillo chile sauce. For added sweetness, we're cooking the filling alongside plump, golden raisins––providing welcome pops of flavor throughout the dish.

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Here, we’re roasting and stuffing delicata squash (a particularly sweet, tender variety) with a bold, spicy filling of brown rice, sautéed peppers, and guajillo chile sauce. For added sweetness, we're cooking the filling alongside plump, golden raisins––providing welcome pops of flavor throughout the dish.

Air Fryer Instructions

600 Calories Or Less

Instructions

Prepare & roast the squash

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. Line a sheet pan with foil. Place the halved squash on the foil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; turn to coat. Arrange cut side down. Roast 20 to 22 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven. Carefully flip the squash to be cut side up.

cook the bacon

OVEN: Line a sheet pan with foil. Place the bacon on the foil; arrange in an even layer. Roast tk to tk minutes, or until cooked through and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Roughly chop the bacon.

Cook the rice

Meanwhile, 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, 23 to 25 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.  

Prepare the remaining ingredients

Meanwhile, halve, peel, and medium dice the onion(s). Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Cut off and discard the stem of the bell pepper(s). Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then medium dice. Quarter the lime(s). Roughly chop the jalapeño peppers. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling. In a bowl, combine the guacamole and the juice of 2 lime wedges (or 4 wedges for 4 servings).

Cook the vegetables

In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced onion(s), sliced white bottoms of the scallions, diced bell pepper(s), spice blend, and as much of the chopped jalapeño peppers as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Turn off the heat. Add the juice of the remaining lime wedges; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Make the filling & stuff the squash

To make the filling, to the pot of cooked rice, add the cooked vegetables, chopped bacon, guajillo sauce, half the monterey jack, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Evenly divide half the filling between each roasted squash half; top with the remaining monterey jack and drizzle with olive oil.

Finish the squash & serve your dish

Roast 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let stand at least 2 minutes. Divide the remaining filling between serving dishes. Top with the finished squash. Garnish with the lime guacamole and sliced green tops of the scallions. Enjoy!

Ingredients

4 oz

Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon

1 each

Delicata Squash

½ cup

Brown Rice

1 each

Yellow Onion

1 each

Lime

2 each

Scallions

1 each

Bell Pepper

⅓ cup

Guajillo Chile Pepper Sauce

1 oz

Sliced Pickled Jalapeño Peppers

1 tbsp

Mexican Spice Blend (Ancho Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin & Dried Mexican Oregano)

¼ cup

Guacamole

2 oz

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

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