Name: Mushroom, Apple and Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 4 small-medium sized acorn squash, seeded, cut in half lengthwise; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces fresh mixed mushrooms (portabella, shiitake, oyster), coarsely chopped; 2 celery stalks, thinly diced; 2 apples, peeled and finely diced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 1 small loaf of day-old sourdough or French bread, cut into 1/4 inch cubes (approximately 5 cups)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Yield 8 servings 1x

Author Mushrooms Canada

These savory stuffed squash are an easy accompaniment to a festive meal or casual weeknight dinner. The meaty mushrooms add beautiful texture to the stuffing, while the apples can a layer of tartness and bite.

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Ingredients

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4 small-medium sized acorn squash, seeded, cut in half lengthwise
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces fresh mixed mushrooms (portabella, shiitake, oyster), coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, thinly diced
2 apples, peeled and finely diced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 small loaf of day-old sourdough or French bread, cut into 1/4 inch cubes (approximately 5 cups)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake about 30 minutes until soft.
Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add celery and continue to sauté for 5 minutes. Lower heat and add apples. Continue to cook until apples become tender, about 5 minutes. To the pan, add butter, sage and vegetable stock. Heat just until butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Place chopped walnuts and diced bread in a large bowl. Pour warm vegetable stock mixture over bread. Using your hands, toss the bread until it is well coated and most of stock is absorbed.
Remove squash from oven and turn it cut side up. Divide the stuffing among each squash half; spoon the stuffing into the cavity of each squash until filled. Return to 350 degree F oven and bake until stuffing is golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Serve hot alongside a festive ham or weeknight roast chicken.

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