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Home » Dietary Preference » Vegetarian » Pecan and Veggie Stuffed Squash

Pecan and Veggie Stuffed Squash

By Taesha Butler August 31, 2014 (Updated January 13, 2022) 2 Comments

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5 from 2 votes

This Pecan and Veggie Stuffed Squash recipe is gluten free, nut free option and vegetarian with a vegan option.  

Pecan and Veggie Stuffed Squash served with a fork and a knife on the side and a sunflower next to the bowl with the squash

Veggie stuffed squash with pecans

I know, I know. It’s not officially fall yet. But with all the fall fruits and veggies starting to pop up at the farmer’s market, the hubbub of back to school season, and Halloween merchandise littering the aisles of every chain store, how do you not start to feel as though it SHOULD be fall!? Am I right? Of course I am! So instead of fighting it, I’m embracing it with this delicious pecan and veggie stuffed squash recipe.   

Beautiful green kabocha squash

While at the farmer’s market this morning, this beautiful green kabocha squash was staring me down as I was trying to pick out beets. How could I not throw this lumpy beauty in my bag and call it my dinner?

Later on, the aromas of the veggie stuffed squash filled the house as it cooked, and the flavor and textures were so inviting that even my 3 year-old eagerly gobbled up her serving.

Squash recipe tips

There really is no right or wrong way to stuff a squash, so I just had at it with the other seasonal veggies and herbs I had on hand. Add or subtract whatever you like. This amazing pecan and veggie stuffed squash is a great example. The likelihood of you messing it up is nil. 

Trying a bit of pecan and veggie stuffed squash using a fork in the right hand

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Pecan and Veggie Stuffed Squash served with a fork and a knife on the side and a sunflower next to the bowl with the squash
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5 from 2 votes

Pecan and Veggie Stuffed Squash

This Pecan and Veggie Stuffed Squash recipe is gluten free, nut free option and vegetarian with a vegan option.  
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan and veggie stuffed squash, squash stuffed with veggies, veggie stuffed squash recipe
Calories:
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds squash of choice (or you could use a pumpkin if you like) 
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms minced
  • 1 small green pepper minced
  • 1/2 red onion minced
  • 1 small summer squash (about 1/2 a cup), diced
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked to direction
  • 1/4 cup raw pecans roughly chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • coconut oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and make sure rack is in the lowest position in the oven.
  • Slice squash in half and scoop out seeds.
  • Place squash open side down in a baking dish. Pour water into the pan until it is filled about 1/4 of an inch. 
  • Cover with foil and cook the squash for 30 – 40 minutes or until very tender.
  • While the squash is cooking, heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan. Sauté garlic, mushrooms, green pepper, onions, herbs, and salt and pepper (to taste) until tender and allow to cool.   
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix rice, pecans, and 1/2 cup of cheese. Once sautéed veggie mixture is cooled a bit, add to bowl and mix. 
  • Once done cooking, use a brush to coat the inside of the squash with coconut oil and season with salt and pepper before adding filling. Spoon filling into the squash and top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover squash again and put it back in the oven for 15-20 minutes, removing foil for last 5 minutes to allow cheese to brown. 
  • Enjoy while hot.

Notes

  • There really is no right or wrong way to stuff a squash.
  • Make it with the other seasonal veggies and herbs you have on hand. Add or subtract whatever you like!

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Helena

    April 21, 2021 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    It’s been a while since I cooked with squash. So excited about the season now!

    Reply
  2. Helena

    July 17, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely need to try this recipe during the squash season! 😉

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