Greek-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash
- 3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup french-fried onions
- Additional crumbled feta cheese, optional
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Place squash, cut side up, on a large
- ; roast until they can just be pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, place lentils in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Remove and set aside. In the same saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo; cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving broth.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage, crumbling meat, until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add lentils and orzo to skillet; remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup feta cheese and Greek seasoning; mix well.
- Pour reserved chicken broth back into saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk in flour until thickened, then pour into sausage mixture.
- When cool enough to handle, quarter squash and return to
- . Top with sausage mixture. Bake until squash are tender, about 30 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with french-fried onions and, if desired, additional feta.
acorn squash, lentils, chicken broth, orzo pasta, pork sausage, feta cheese, seasoning, flour, onions, feta cheese
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/greek-style-stuffed-acorn-squash/ (may not work)