Once upon a time, Thanksgiving was all Mom’s Green Jell-o, Classic Green Bean casserole, and Midwest mashed potatoes. These days it's been joined by so...
Once upon a time, Thanksgiving was all Mom’s Green Jell-o, Classic Green Bean casserole, and Midwest mashed potatoes. These days it's been joined by some more modern friends — vegetarian and vegan sides and with an emphasis on fresh and healthy. Having something filling other than mashers and turkey is key — which is why we came up with this Farro-Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash. This recipe is now a pinch hitter in our house going from Meatless Monday to the Thanksgiving table without batting an eyelash.
rinsed and drained (can substitute wheatberries or barley)
finely chopped
finely chopped
finely chopped
halved, cored, and medium dice
toasted and finely chopped
cut in half and seeds removed
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. When it boils, stir in farro and cook until just tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead.) Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the onion, celery, garlic, and thyme then season with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the apples, grains, broth, currants or raisins, parsley, walnuts, and some freshly ground black pepper. Divide filling among acorn squash or place in 2 quart baking dish, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and bake until the filling is heated through, 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
The stuffing can be made through this point up to 4 days in advance and store refrigerated until ready to proceed.
Food Styling by Lillian Kang
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