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Roasted Squash Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables

November 4, 2020 Updated April 27, 2022 by Lisa Goldfinger 15 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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Roasted Squash Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables! This is one of my all time favorite holiday recipes - a rainbow of delicious healthy veggies piled into roasted squash halves. A beautiful, awe-inspiring vegetable side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive meal. And all of the chopping, roasting and stuffing can be done ahead of time!

6 roasted squash halves stuffed with a rainbow of roasted fall vegetables.

There is a fair bit of chopping and prep work involved here but the result is something very special. If you are looking to bring excitement to the table for a special occasion, roasted squash stuffed with roasted vegetables will do the trick. 

The Roasted Vegetable Stuffing

For the vegetable stuffing, I chose Brussels sprouts, red bell peppers, red onions, kale, and butternut squash. I love the variety of flavors, colors and textures in this mix of veggies.

If you feel like branching out, this recipe is very adaptable to substitutions. Choose your favorite seasonal vegetables or whatever is looking freshest and best at the market. Chunked carrots or sweet potatoes would work really well here. So would roasted broccoli or even oyster mushrooms or shiitakes.

Ingredients for roasted stuffed squash on a table: a whole butternut squash, 3 acorn squash, 2 red bell peppers, 3 red onions, a bunch of kale and about 35 Brussels sprouts.

Which winter squash is best for roasting and stuffing?

I tested three different types of winter squash - acorn, carnival and sweet dumpling. They all worked really well for this dish. Select whichever ones look best at the market.

6 roasted acorn squash halves on a rimmed baking sheet

How to make Roasted Squash Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables

This roasted squash recipe is prepared stages: first all the veggies are roasted. Next the roasted veggies are tossed with pomegranate molasses, salt and pepper, and they're piled into the roasted squash halves. Just before serving, the stuffed squash halves are heated in the oven.

two rimmed baking sheets, one with cubed butternut squash, sliced onions and sliced red bell peppers, the other with Brussels sprouts and sliced red onions and sliced red peppers.

two rimmed baking sheets, one with raw curly kale - the other with roasted curly kale

How to prepare this dish ahead

You can roast the squash and all the veggies up to a day in advance and keep them in covered containers in the fridge. Assemble the dish an hour or two before your meal. Pop them in the oven to heat them up just before serving.

One important tip: If storing the veggies in the fridge, be sure to let them come to room temperature before reheating, so you don't have to overcook them to get them hot.

What to serve with roasted stuffed squash

Veggie-stuffed roasted squash goes well alongside almost anything that comes out of the oven: roast turkey, roast pork,  roast chicken, broiled salmon, just to name a few. 

Or serve these delicious stuffed roasted squash halves as a vegetarian or vegan main dish. You can finish them with crumbled feta or toasted nuts for a little tasty topping that adds some protein to the mix. 

Other Roasted Vegetable Recipes you might like

  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Maple Citrus Glaze
  • Roasted Vegetable Antipasto
  • Garlicky Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Roasted Tomatoes and Mushrooms with Grilled Bread
  • Roasted Cauliflower, Potatoes and Chickpeas with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

Here's the Stuffed Roasted Squash Recipe. If you try this recipe, I hope you'll come back to leave a star rating and a comment. I'd love to know what you think!

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6 roasted squash halves stuffed with a rainbow of roasted fall vegetables.

Roasted Squash Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables


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4.5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Description

A medley of roasted vegetables served in roasted squash halves. A great side dish for a special occasion.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Squash

  • 3 small to medium acorn squash (substitute carnival or sweet dumpling squash)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt

For The Roasted vegetables

  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed (if very large, slice in half)
  • 2 red bell peppers, halved, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into bite-sized strips
  • 2 small red onions, peeled, root ends cut off, and each cut into 8 wedges, layers separated
  • 1 butternut squash (2 ½ - 3 pounds) peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds and strings scooped out, cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 1 bunch curly kale, washed, tough stems removed, torn into bite sized pieces
  • Olive oil for brushing vegetables (about ½ cup total)
  • Kosher salt for seasoning vegetables
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses - you can find this at specialty food stores, Middle Eastern Grocers, Whole Foods Market, and sometimes at Trader Joe's. If you can't find it, you can substitute 3 ½ tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar whisked with a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. To prepare the acorn squash 'containers', cut each squash in half crosswise and cut a thin slice off each pointy end, if need be, to create a stable base for each half. Scrape out seeds and strings using a spoon. Place squash halves skin side down on a roasting pan. Pour ⅛ of an inch of water in the bottom of the pan to prevent burning. Brush insides and tops of squash generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, to taste. Roast for an hour in the middle of the oven, until tender.
  2. While the squash are roasting, prepare the rest of the vegetables. You will need a large bowl and two large, rimmed baking sheets. Put Brussels sprouts in the bowl and toss with 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Spread into a single layer on a roasting pan. Add butternut squash cubes to the bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer on the other pan. Add onions and peppers to the bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Make some room for onions and peppers at one end of each pan. Put trays in the top and middles shelves of the oven. Roast for 15 minutes. Toss veggies and switch the positions of the trays. Roast for 15 minutes more or until veggies are cooked through - peppers, onions and Brussels will start to brown.
  3. Toss the kale leaves in the large bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Put kale onto a roasting pan and cook in the center of the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender and crisp on the edges.
  4. At this point, you can store all the roasted veggies and the squash halves in air tight containers in the fridge for a day. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
  5. Preheat oven to 350ºF. To assemble the dish, place squash haves skin side down on a roasting pan. Drizzle ½ teaspoon pomegranate molasses over the inside of each squash half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Toss all the vegetables gently in a large bowl with 3 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses and salt and pepper, to taste. Mound the roasted vegetables inside each half, allowing the extra veggies to fall onto the tray. Heat for 15-25 minutes, until warmed through. Serve squash with extra veggies mounded on top. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Dish or Side Dish
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: Out of this World

Keywords: roasted vegetables, Vegetarian holiday side dish, Vegan, roasted vegetable side dish, Thanksgiving side dish

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If you make this recipe, please let me know how it turns out for you! Leave a comment below and share a picture on instagram with the hashtag #panningtheglobe

 

Originally published November 2013. Updated November 2020 with added nutritional information, some new photos and some clarifying details in the written post. Same delicious recipe!

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  1. Kayla

    January 19, 2023 at 10:00 pm

    It was pretty good, but you gotta hit it with the spices. Dont be afraid to add a bit of different things- my biggest regret (maybe some onion and garlic seasoning. Or even just adding a little butter to the squash). Its very much roasted veggies otherwise.

    ★★★

    Reply
  2. Stella B

    September 20, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    This is a gorgeous and delicious vegetable dish. I've made it twice for Thanksgiving and once for a dinner party. I can't wait to make it again. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Ellen Silberman

    October 10, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    Oh my, another winner from PTG and Lisa! The flavors and the colors are amazing. Made it as it was written and wouldn’t change a thing. Roasted vegetables are my absolute favorite too, Lisa. Thank you for this recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 11, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Yay! I adore this recipe so much - I'm so happy you tried it and enjoyed it Ellen! xx

      Reply
  4. Laura @MotherWouldKnow

    November 19, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    I bought a bottle of pomegranate molasses recently and hadn't gotten around to figuring out what should be my first recipe using it. This looks like the one! I love the addition of the crispy kale to all the usual roasted veggie suspects.

    Reply
  5. Kristina

    November 18, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    such a bright and beautiful recipe - I love everything about this!

    Reply
  6. nina mayer

    October 06, 2015 at 8:09 am

    This is a fall favorite!!! I will make again this weekend.
    As beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Dorinda

    December 22, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    I made this tonight with my daughter for a main course. Truly delicious! We tossed with balsamic and honey, but would love to try the pomegranate molasses. We added goat cheese to the top … love it!

    Reply
  8. Bess Resnick

    December 15, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I have made this recipe twice, the first time with the acorn squash and the second time, without. I also couldn't find pomegranate molasses in LA so I used the balsamic/maple syrup version. The recipe is perfect, hot or room temperature. It will become a staple of mine. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  9. David Yavin

    November 24, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Made these last night. They came out beautiful and absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa Goldfinger

      November 24, 2013 at 10:48 am

      Glad to hear it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Vicki Ashley

    November 13, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Did I miss the recipe for pomegranate molasses or can you buy that prepared?

    Reply
    • Lisa Goldfinger

      November 13, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      You can make it yourself it you're motivated but I didn't give the recipe. I suggest buying it prepared. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Laurie Gould

    November 12, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Gorgeous! I'm also a big fan of roasted vegetables -- love the idea of the pomegranate molasses, and how fabulous to pile them in a squash!

    Reply
  12. Alina

    November 11, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    Looks amazing!

    Reply

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