Steam-Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Saffron Rice  | Combi Steam Oven Recipes

Steam-Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Saffron Rice | Combi Steam Oven Recipes

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One of our favorite cooking methods is preparing a full meal inside a squash. Acorn squash is the perfect vessel in which to cook rice, which is flavored with s

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Ingredients

  • of **For the Yogurt Topping**
  • 2 large of shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp of kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup of plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2 tsp of fresh lemon juice
  • of **For the Stuffed Squash**
  • 4 small of acorn squash, about 1 pound each
  • 1 cup (192g) of long grain white rice, such as basmati or jasmine, plus more as needed
  • 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large of shallot, finely diced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup of lightly packed parsley leaves, roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup (30g) of roasted, unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup (45g) of golden raisins
  • 1 tsp of kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1 to 3 tsp of loose saffron threads, to taste
  • 0.25 tsp of ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup of low-sodium vegetable stock, plus more as needed
  • of Pomegranate seeds, to garnish (optional)

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