Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

Stuffed squash always makes an impressive side dish. The savory stuffing of wild rice, leeks, and dried fruit complements the rich, sweet flavor of any variety of hard-skinned winter squash.


Wild Rice Stuffed Squash


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: Makes 6 side-dish servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  14-ounce  can reduced-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried thyme, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  wild rice, rinsedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped leeksOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  long grain riceOn Sale
  • 6    small winter squash (such as acorn, Sweet Dumpling, or Golden Nugget), each about 3-1/2 to 4 inches in diameterOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  dried cranberries or dried currantsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  snipped dried apricotsOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  margarine or butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  pepperOn Sale
  • 6    6-to 8-inch twig wreaths (optional)On Sale
  •     Pansies or other edible flowers (optional)On Sale
  •     Fresh sage leaves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a heavy medium saucepan bring the chicken broth and thyme to a boil. Add the wild rice. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the leeks and long grain rice. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes more or until rice is tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain excess liquid, if necessary.
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Meanwhile, wash squash and cut off the top third including the stem end. With a teaspoon, remove seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Turn cut sides up. Cover pan with foil and bake about 20 minutes more or until tender. Remove from oven. Set aside.
3.
In a large bowl combine rice mixture, dried cranberries or currants, and dried apricots. Stir in melted margarine or butter, salt, and pepper.
4.
Mound stuffing into squash. Place in a shallow baking pan and bake in a 425 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve atop twig wreaths, if desired. Garnish plate with pansies or other edible flowers and sage leaves, if desired. Makes 6 side-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 262, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 177%, Vitamin C 63%, Calcium 10%, Iron 19%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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