Acorn Squash and Wild Rice

Ingredients for Acorn Squash and Wild Rice

2 each acorn squash, about 1-1/2 pounds each

1/2 pound Brussels sprouts

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 cup onion, diced

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon marjoram, dried

1/4 cup sage, fresh, minced

1/4 cup orange juice, fresh

2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh

1/8 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

2 cups wild rice, cooked

Cooking Instructions for Acorn Squash and Wild Rice

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).2. Cut each squash in half and remove the seeds and pulp. In a large baking dish, place the squash, cut side down, with about 1 inch of water. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.3. Pour about 2 inches of water into a large stockpot. Place a collapsible steamer in the pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Place the Brussels sprouts in the steamer, cover, and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onion and saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in thefennel, marjoram, sage, orange juice, lemon juice, and pepper, and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked wild rice and the Brussels sprouts and heat through.5. Spoon the wild rice and Brussels sprout mixture into the squash cavities. Serve immediately.I often microwave the acorn squash by placing in a shallow glass pan with about 1/2-inch of water, covering with saran wrap and nuking for about 10 minutes or until tender.