Best Stuffed Kabocha Squash Recipes

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QUINOA STUFFED KABOCHA SQUASH



Quinoa Stuffed Kabocha Squash image

Kabocha is an excellent source of beta carotene, iron, vitamins C and E, potassium and dietary fiber. It also contains the highest amount of cobalt among all the vegetables, which is essential to produce insulin, thus making kabocha diabetic-friendly. For more gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, pesco-vegetarian recipes, please visit my blog, www.innerharmonynutrition.com.

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 1h40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup quinoa
1 vegetable stock cube (or vegetable soup base)
1 kabocha squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green peppers or 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
5 mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
2 tablespoons raisins
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, place quinoa, 1 cup of water and a vegetable stock cube.
  • Bring into a boil, reduce heat and cover, and cook until all the water is gone, for about 15 minutes.
  • Cut onion, pepper, and mushrooms. Cut the top off of the squash and scoop out seeds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C degrees.
  • In a sauté pan, heat olive oil, and sauté chopped onion and pepper until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add mushrooms and sauté a little longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked vegetables and raisins to the cooked quinoa and mix.
  • Stuff the squash with the quinoa mixture and cover with the squash top.
  • Bake in the oven for about 60 minutes or until the squash is soft. Remove the top for the last 10 minutes.
  • Infuse love and serve!

FIG-CARROT STUFFED KABOCHA SQUASH



Fig-Carrot Stuffed Kabocha Squash image

While searching for a new winter squash variety, I stumbled upon kabocha squash-it really wowed me. The flavor and texture are both rich and beautiful, and this recipe, which I improvised, really suits the squash well. -Caitlin Stephens-North, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 medium kabocha squash (about 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash ground cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
STUFFING:
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 fresh or dried figs, cut into eighths
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash ground cloves
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Wash squash; cut into 4 wedges. Remove loose fibers and seeds from the inside and discard., In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the fennel seed, fenugreek, pepper, nutmeg and cloves; grind until seeds are crushed., Brush squash with oil. Sprinkle with salt and 3/4 teaspoon spice mixture. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute carrots and shallots in oil until tender. Stir in the figs, water, salt, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, cloves and remaining spice mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is evaporated and figs are tender. Stir in pecans., Fill squash with stuffing. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

STUFFED KABOCHA SQUASH



Stuffed Kabocha Squash image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Kabocha squash
1 cup Farro or other grain or brown rice
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup mizuna or other greens, chopped
2 ounces Goat cheese
1 cup Kale, chopped

Steps:

  • Bake squash until tender, then puree. Cook greens and then add with cranberries to squash. Add goat cheese, then bake in 375 oven for 20 min.

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