Method

To Cook Acorn Squash in Microwave:

Cut in half, scoop out seeds and place cut sides down, in microwave safe dish. Add approximately 1 inch water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 10 minutes or until tender, turning dish after 5 minutes. Drain out water, and set aside to cool.

Scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/2 inch shell. Chop flesh and set aside. In a large non-stick skillet, lightly rubbed with olive oil, saute garlic, onions, mushrooms and walnuts approximately 2 minutes.

Add cooked wild rice, tomato and juice. Cook over medium heat while stirring, approximately 3 minutes. Add herbs, salt, pepper and chopped flesh from squash and most of cheese. Save some cheese for garnish.  Stir to combine well.

Spoon wild rice mixture into shells.

Stand stuffed shells side by side microwave dish and cook until heated through or in conventional preheated oven at 375°F degrees in 1/2 inch water for 15  minutes.

Garnish with cheese.

Serves: 4

Contributor: pat ciesla

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Recommendation:  This is a great holiday recipe, whether for Thanksgiving or Christmas