Lamb and Wild Rice-Stuffed Squash

Recipe by 

"Homemade"

Prep Time

25 MIN

Cook Time

50 MIN

Total Time

1 HR, 15 MIN

Servings

4

lamb loin chops with cucumber mint salad and sweet and smoky tahini

Ingredients

For the Squash:

  • 2 acorn squash, washed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For the Stuffing:

  • 1 lb ground American lamb

  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 small red onion diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • â…“ cup golden raisins

  • ½ cup almonds, toasted and chopped

  • Zest and juice of one lemon

  • ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped

To Finish:

  • ½ cup crumbled feta

  • ¼ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Roast the Squash:
Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Cut each squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle with oil, salt and pepper and place open-side down on the baking sheet. Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until they can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove and allow to cool slightly while the rice finishes cooking.

2. Cook the Rice:
Heat the oil in a stock pot and add the onion and garlic.. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the wild rice, dry seasonings and broth. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for about 45 minutes. Cooking times for wild rice can vary based on the brand or type used. Check for doneness and add a splash more broth if needed,.want the rice to be chewy, cooked but slightly firm. 

3. Cook the Lamb:
In a medium skillet, brown the American lamb and season with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon cumin.  

4. Finish the Rice:
When the rice is done cooking, taste and season with salt and pepper. Combine with the ground lamb, golden raisins, toasted almonds, mint, lemon zest and lemon juice.

5. Stuff the Squash:
Turn the squash over on the baking sheet and stuff with the lamb & wild rice mixture. Place back in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until everything is warmed through. 

6. Serve:
Remove the stuffed squash from the oven, crumble feta over and finish with fresh mint.

USDA recommends the following time and temperature parameters

Ground Lamb

Internal temperature of 160°F

All Other Cuts

Internal temperature of 145°F, with a 3 minute rest

american lamb stuffed squash
american lamb stuffed squash
thermometer timer illustration

How to Cook American Lamb

Visit our Lamb Cooking Time & Temperature page for recipe inspiration and tips on preparing the perfect lamb.
Tagged:

You Also Might Enjoy

Rate and comment on this recipe.

0 / 5. 0

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

One comment on “Lamb and Wild Rice-Stuffed Squash”

crosscross-circlechevron-up-circle