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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 cup sliced button mushrooms
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¼ cup minced shallots
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 (8.8 ounce) pouch cooked long grain and wild rice mix
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¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
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¼ cup dried cranberries
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Snipped fresh thyme for garnish
Directions
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Preheat air fryer to 400℉. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil evenly over cut sides of squash. Arrange the squash in the air-fryer basket. Cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, mushrooms, shallots, thyme, pepper and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer the vegetables to a bowl. Stir in prepared rice, pecans and dried cranberries. Spoon the rice mixture into the squash halves. Garnish with fresh thyme and additional pepper, if desired.
Equipment
Air fryer
Tip
Toast chopped nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
345 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
54g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 squash half & 3/4 cup filling | |
Calories 345 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 54g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Added Sugars 4g | 8% |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Sodium 400mg | 17% |
Potassium 1091mg | 23% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.