Delicata Squash with Nut Stuffing

A savory filling of onions, sage, and assorted nuts transforms baked Delicata squash—or any mild winter squash—into a hearty side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 ½ tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 ½ tablespoons chopped pistachios
• 2 ½ tablespoons chopped almonds
• 2 ½ tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 ½ tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 small delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in sage and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts, pistachios, almonds, and pine nuts. Remove from the heat.

Step 3

Combine 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, yogurt, and egg in a large bowl. Stir in nut mixture. Divide stuffing among squash halves. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake until acorn squash is tender when pierced with a fork and stuffing starts to brown, about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Cut each piece in half to serve.