

Then all you will need to do is use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and those stringy guts inside. Next use your knife to make a vertical cut down the middle of the acorn squash. This provides a stable base for you to make a cut without cutting your fingers or hand. Once that’s done, you can stand your acorn squash vertically on the end that you just cut off. You don’t need to cut very much off, but probably 1/2 inch. To cut your acorn squash in half, you’ll need to cut off the end of the acorn squash with the stem on it. To cut your acorn squash, you’ll need a sharp chef’s knife and a sturdy cutting board. But if you do it the right way, it can be easier than you think! Winter squashes like acorn and butternut can be a little intimidating to cut because they are so sturdy before you cook them. Here are a couple of variations of acorn squash recipes HERE and HERE. This recipe is vegetarian, but you can also add a protein like ground turkey or sausage, and that would be just as delicious. It is easily a Fall favorite in our family, and it is a fun way to cook this type of squash. This is by far my favorite way to eat acorn squash! You can get so creative with what you want to fill it with, and it looks so pretty and impressive, while being relatively easy to pull off. Roasted acorn squash halves are stuffed with a flavorful filling of wild rice, kale, mushrooms, and carrots. Wild Rice & Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash is the perfect Fall dish to serve to your family! It is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but also impressive at a dinner party.
