Sweetsavorybutternutsquashandwildricesaut Recipes

Steps:

• For the squash: Prick the squash all over with a fork. Place on a plate and microwave, flipping halfway through, until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool until easy to handle.
• Cut off the squash stem, then cut the squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a large bowl, discarding the seeds and leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh within the skin to help maintain its shape. Level off the squash halves so they rest without tilting by cutting a tiny slice off each skin side. Place on a baking sheet, flesh-side up.
• Add the rice, bocconcini, raisins, walnuts, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to the bowl with the scooped squash and mix well to combine.
• For the sausage: Add the olive oil, onions, sausage, curry powder, thyme and salt and pepper to taste to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the sausage into small crumbles, until the sausage is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to the bowl with the squash and stir to combine.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill the hollowed squash halves with the mixture and roast it until the cheese melts and the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro, drizzle over some olive oil and serve warm.

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half and take out the seeds.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes with the cut side down.
• Turn over and put half of the sugar and half the butter in each squash, bake for 30 more minutes.
• Salt and pepper if desired.

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the apple juice, squash, raisins and sage; season with salt and pepper.
• Cover skillet and cook until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the squash mixture to a bowl.
• Cook the remaining liquid until syrupy, about 5 minutes.
• Serve squash with pan juices poured over top.

Steps:

• Warm oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
• Place green beans and shallots in pan and cook 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, squash and herbs; cook another 2-3 minutes, until beans are crisp but tender.
• Add rice and cook until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• *NOTE: To roast squash, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Spray cut surface with olive oil, and place cut side up on a baking pan. Place pan on center rack in a preheated 400°F oven and roast 45 minutes, until fork-tender. When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh and cut into cubes (1/2-1 inch).