How to Bake Moroccan style stuffed acorn squash

Stuffed squash is a delicious and healthy alternative to many fattier stuffed dishes. In this two part tutorial, learn to make Moroccan style squash with cous cous and plenty of veggies.

You Will Need:

*2 tbsp. brown sugar

*1 tbsp. butter, melted

*2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded

*2 tbsp. olive oil

*2 tsp. minced garlic

*2 stalks celery, chopped

*2 carrots, chopped

*1 can garbanzo beans, drained

*½ cup raisins

*1 ½ tbsp. cumin

*Salt and pepper to taste

*1 (14oz.) can chicken broth

*1 cup uncooked couscous

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange squash cut side down on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender.

Step 2:

Mix together brown sugar and butter, brush inside of squash and keep warm while preparing stuffing mix.

Step 3:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, celery and carrots, cook 5 minutes.

Mix in beans and raisin. Season with cumin, salt and pepper and continue to cook until vegetables are tender.

Step 4:

Add chicken broth to skillet, then couscous. Stir to combine. Cover skillet and turn off heat. Allow couscous to absorb liquid for 5 minutes. Stuff squash halves with mixture and serve.

Serves: 4