Sunday, May 15, 2016

Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::


Difficulty: Easy

Time: 45 mins

Servings: 2 1/2 Quarts filling for up to 10 Acorn Squash



This filling comes together in no time, most of the ingredients go into the pan at once.  Pre roast the squash as noted in the Apricot Acorn Skillet Bread recipe.  



I always hack by pre roasting winter squash.  Make a quick miso soup w/ corn cobs



Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1-10
Medium
Acorn squash
Pre roasted





Cut the cool, pre roasted acorn squash in half on an angle for a pretty presentation & scoop out the seeds.   


Cut a stable slice off the bottom so they stand secure, as shown. 



1
Large
Vidalia onion
Diced
8
Ounce
Baby bella AKA crimini
Sliced
1
Large
Green pepper
Diced
1
Medium
Eggplant
Diced
1
Head
Bok choy
Thin slice
1/3
Cup
Evoo

1
Tablespoon
Mustard seeds
Opt
2-3
Cloves
Garlic
Sliced
1/2
Cup
Dry vermouth
Or broth or brewed green tea
1
Teaspoon
Sea salt

1/2
Teaspoon
Black pepper

1/2
Teaspoon
Chili flakes
Opt
1
Tablespoon
Mushroom soy
Opt



Prep out all the veggies.   


Heat the oil & opt mustard seeds over high heat in a deep skillet or wok.  When the seeds begin to pop add in the garlic, onions, mushrooms, pepper, bok choy, vermouth, salt, pepper, opt chili & mushroom soy.  Cook 10 mins.



1
Ear
Corn kernels
Use the cob for broth
12
Ounces
Campari tomatoes
Diced
2-3
Large
Apricots
Diced
1
Large
Blood orange
Juice & zest



When eggplant is tender & most of the liquid has evaporated add the corn, tomatoes, apricots, orange juice & zest.   


Stir to combine then add your grains or beans.   


I used a frozen blend of flavored faro & quinoa.  Very delish.  Keep an eye out for these pre cooked organic ingredient hacks in your local markets & big box stores. 



1
Large
Organic eggs
Per squash
3/4
Cup
Favorite cheese
Per squash





For each squash, combine 1 cup harvest filling, 1 large organic egg & 3/4 cup favorite cheese.  


Bake in an oven proof serving dish at 375 for 25 to 30 mins or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.   


I served mine w/ some of the delicious Tzatziki Dressing from last week’s Hungry Harvest Recipes.  The hot serving dish warms the sauce nicely.




Use the extra filling for stuffed eggplant, peppers, portobellos & zucchini.  It makes superb burrito & taco filling.  Fill omelets or as a lettuce wrap.  Building upon last week’s preparations like the Tzatziki Salad Dressing as a sauce this week saves time and enhances flavors.  Leftovers are $$$ in the Bank!

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Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

Chef Mark Cleveland has joined the team of Hungry Harvest creating recipe & culinary content for success in the kitchen with the amazing produce in each weekly Hungry Harvest box.  Visit www.hungryharvest.net/recipes/  for recipes, photos & More!  Follow HungryHarvest and ChefMarkCleveland on Instagram

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