Description
Avocado Black Bean Stuffed Acorn Squash is a hearty and wholesome vegetarian main dish featuring roasted acorn squash halves filled with a vibrant mixture of black beans, creamy avocado, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Perfectly seasoned with lime juice, cumin, and chili powder, this colorful recipe offers a nutritious, satisfying meal ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep with Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
For the Squash
- 2 acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Filling
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the acorn squash.
- Prepare Squash: Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Roast Squash: Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, diced avocado, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Mix gently to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Stuff Squash: Once the acorn squash halves are roasted and tender, fill each squash cavity evenly with the black bean and avocado filling mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the stuffed squash with extra chopped cilantro as desired, then serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious and hearty vegetarian meal.
Notes
- Add feta or cotija cheese for extra flavor if desired.
- This dish is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
