Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

A filling and hearty dinner recipe, this tender stuffed delicata squash is filled with wild rice, kale, carrots, sage, and sharp cheddar cheese.

These days, gatherings of family and friends tend to have a variety of diets, do they not? We know many of you are looking to get more veggies on your plate. This fall, how about trying a stuffed delicata squash? Stuffed squash is a perfect fall main dish: it’s homey, autumnal, and so, so good for you. Keep reading for the stuffed delicata squash recipe, and why to make it!

Making this stuffed delicata squash recipe

Delicata squash is Alex and my very favorite squash.  It’s a yellow oblong squash that’s become widely available in the past few years, and its sweet taste is delightful. We love that it cooks quickly, and that the skin is edible: no peeling required!

For stuffing these delicata squash, we combined brown butter with sage and wild rice, along with some vegetables and sharp cheddar cheese. The sweetness of the brown butter against the herbs and chewy wild rice was spot on, and the salty cheese pulled it all together. This one was an absolute winner, in our book!

How to cook delicata squash

Delicata squash is one of our favorite squash varieties to work with. Our favorite farmer at our farmer’s market assured us that this variety was delicious and tastes sweet, almost like a sweet potato. We decided to give it a try, and were incredibly pleased with the results! This squash is very easy to work with–as opposed to butternut squash, which is delightful but can a chore to clean and prepare! The taste is sweet and tender, and you can even eat the skin. And, delicata squash roasts up quickly!

To cook delicata squash, all you have to do is roast it in a very hot oven. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut the delicata squash in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. Then rub it with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place it on the parchment paper cut side down. It roasts in just 25 minutes! Another favorite way of ours for how to cook delicata squash is to make it into fries.

Looking for fall recipes?

• Pomegranate Cider Spritzer
• Garlic and Chive Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecorino and Pecans
• Massaged Kale Salad with Apple and Pomegranate
• Poached Pears with Pecan Granola and Whipped Cream
• Apple, Walnut, and Savoy Cabbage Salad
• Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
• Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Pistachio Stuffing
• Mini Bourbon Apple Pies
• Roasted Root Vegetables
• Grape and Walnut Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
• Whole Grain Classic Stuffing
• Stuffed Acorn Squash
• Apple Pomegranate Galette

This stuffed delicata squash recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

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• Author: a Couple Cooks
• Prep Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
• Yield: 6 to 8 1x

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A filling and hearty dinner recipe, this tender stuffed delicata squash is filled with wild rice, kale, carrots, sage, and sharp cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

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• 1 ½ cups wild rice
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 6 delicata squash
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried ground fennel
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried chili powder
• 1 shallot
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots
• 1 bunch Tuscan kale
• 10 leaves sage
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ cup roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

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Instructions

1. In a medium pot, combine 1 ½ cups wild rice, 3 ½ cups water, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until tender. Let sit for 10 minutes before draining any extra liquid.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash the squash, then cut each in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Rub each squash lightly with olive oil on both sides (about ½ tablespoon per squash), then lightly sprinkle with a pinch each of ground fennel, oregano, and chili powder, and kosher salt.
3. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until tender when poked with a fork.
4. Mince the shallot and 3 cloves garlic. Cut 2 carrots into 1/4-inch pieces. Remove the stems from the kale and chop it into thin strips. Thinly slice the sage.
5. Melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat and stir constantly until it becomes brown, a few minutes. Once browned, lower the heat to medium and immediately add carrot, shallot and garlic; sauté until the carrot is soft, about 10 minutes. Add the sage and kale and sasautéute 2 more minutes. Add the rice and ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper. Remove from heat and spoon the rice mixture into the wells in the squash. Top with roasted pepitas.

• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: stuffed delicata squash