Indian · side dish

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with spicy Biryani (Veg/vegan)

Name: Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with spicy Biryani (Veg/vegan)
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 acorn squashes cut in half, gutted; 1/2 cup basmati rice soaked in water; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons garam masala (click for a homemade recipe or store-bought is fine); 1 medium red onion- diced; 4 small sweet peppers- diced; handful cashew nuts- chopped a bit; of saffron; handful cilantro- finely chopped; 4 tablespoons biryani paste- recipe BELOW (or store-bought); 1 medium onion- cut into thick slices (garnishing); salt to taste; coarse black pepper; PAM original flavor; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium white onion- diced; 1 beefsteak tomato- diced; 4 cloves garlic- crushed and minced (click HERE for amazing garlic tips!); 2 tablespoons ginger- freshly grated (need help Tackling Ginger?); 1 tablespoon chili powder (it should be spicy!); handful chopped cilantro; 5 tablespoons hefty Biryani paste (I use Patak's Brand); 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil

“Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with spicy Biryani (Veg/vegan) is a side dish that serves 4. For $4.09 per serving, this recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 15g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 514 calories. 2 people have made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up onion, garam masala, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. It is a rather expensive recipe for fans of Indian food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 92%, which is outstanding. Similar recipes are Spicy Stuffed Acorn Squash, Spicy Cod Fillet with Coconut-Squash Sauce Over Roasted Acorn Squash, and Stuffed Acorn Squash (Vegan).”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Acorn squashesgutted4
Basmati rice soaked in water½ cup
Water1 cup
Garam masalaclick for a homemade recipe or store-bought is fine3 tbsp
Onionmedium1 medium
Pepperssmall4 small
Cashew nuts- a bit1 handful
Saffron4 servings
Cilantro1 handful
Biryani paste- recipe belowor store-bought4 tbsp
Onionmedium, garnishing1 medium
Salt4 servings
Coarse pepper4 servings
Pam original flavor4 servings
Vegetable oil1 tbsp
Onionmedium1 medium
Beefsteak tomato1
Garlicclick HERE for amazing garlic tips!4 cloves
Gingerneed help Tackling Ginger?2 tbsp
Chili powderit should be spicy!1 tbsp
Cilantro1 handful
Hefty biryani pasteI use Patak's Brand5 tbsp
Vegetable oil½ tbsp

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Method preview

21 steps · 45 min

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet place the squash halves, spray with PAM and sprinkle with 1-2 tbsp garam masala.
2
Place in the oven and BROIL till tender and charred- about 10-15 minutes.
3
While the squashes are roasting, in a large skillet, spray with PAM and add vegetable oil and set over medium heat.

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