Ingredients

  • 1 large acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup broccoli floret, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mushroom, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup muenster cheese, grated

Method

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.
  • Rub the cut flesh with salt and place flesh side down in a baking dish and bake for about 35 minutes.
  • While the squash is baking, saute onion in butter until clear and add chopped broccoli florets, mushrooms and celery.
  • Saute about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in walnuts and fresh basil, then sprinkle with brown sugar and soy sauce, adjust seasoning to taste. Toss to mix well.
  • Check baking squash with a fork to see if it glides through the flesh.
  • Stuff with vegetable mixture, top with equal amounts of grated cheese and return to oven for about 5 minutes.
  • NOTES : Baked acorn squash halves stuffed with sauteed broccoli, cheese and walnuts.