# What You'll Need:
→ Squash
01 - 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeded
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Stuffing
05 - 1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed
06 - 2 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
09 - 2 celery stalks, diced
10 - 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
11 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
12 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Maple Sriracha Drizzle
17 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
18 - 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, adjusted to taste
19 - 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
20 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash halves with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Arrange cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast the squash for 35 to 40 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
04 - Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan, add wild rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Incorporate the cooked wild rice into the skillet mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
07 - Whisk together maple syrup, sriracha sauce, melted butter or coconut oil, and soy sauce until smooth. Set aside.
08 - Flip the roasted squash halves cut-side up. Fill each with the wild rice stuffing, mounding slightly.
09 - Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until heated through.
10 - Drizzle generously with the maple sriracha sauce just before serving. Provide additional sauce on the side if desired.
