Acorn Squash Orzo Recipe
Cut acorn squash in half.
Acorn squash orzo recipe. Add 3 4 cup water to pan. Meanwhile heat a large pot of water to boil for orzo. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden and tender.
Cut off thin slice from rounded side of each squash half. Drain and set aside. Cut each squash in half from the stem through the base.
Cut each squash in half lengthwise. Here are some quick tips before we get into it. Divide squash and oil mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets tossing to coat.
Cut a small slit in each acorn squash and microwave for 3 5 minutes. Place squash halves in an oven safe dish. Place cut sides down on baking sheet.
For the filling try swapping orzo for rice mac and cheese or remove some of the carbs by stuffing with a cheesy spinach filling instead. Especially the goat cheese it s a non negotiable. To roast butternut squash and or acorn squash preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Rub the insides of the squash liberally with grapeseed oil. The possibilities are endless. Arrange squash open side down in roasting pan.