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Baked Acorn Squash with Ling Ling Fried Rice

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This baked acorn squash with Ling Ling Fried Rice recipe post was sponsored by Ling Ling. All opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I love the many varieties of winter squash available in the fall, don’t you? Not only are they beautiful to look at in their natural state, they’re easy to cook and surprisingly versatile. I love using them as part of a dinner entree, and that’s exactly what I did in this recipe for Baked Acorn Squash with Ling Ling Fried Rice.

Baked Acorn Squash with Ling Ling Fried Rice

My family hadn’t tried either acorn squash or Ling Ling Fried Rice when I made it, but they trust my cooking instincts and were rewarded. It was delicious!

If you haven’t tried the Ling Ling Frozen Fried Rice line yet, that’s probably because it’s brand new! Look for it in the freezer section of Walmart. That’s where I found it, so I know they carry it.

There are five authentic, craveable Asian-style fried rice dishes inspired by recipes from Japan, China, Korea and Thailand:  Yakitori Chicken, Yakiniku Beef, Thai-Style Chicken, Chinese-Style Vegetable and Bibimbap Beef, and you’d be hard pressed to taste a difference between Ling Ling Fried Rice and your favorite restaurant version.

Ling Ling uses an Infusion Cooking Method so that each grain of rice is infused with their signature sauces for exceptional flavor and taste in every bite. It’s so good that it makes staying in taste like going out, and we all know there’s nothing like being at home.

For this recipe, I chose the Chinese-Style Vegetable variety, and it was perfect with acorn squash (although I totally snuck a spoonful or two before I stuffed the squash). It’s irresistible.

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash halved and seeded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Szechuan sauce or to taste
  • 1 package (2 pouches) Ling Ling Fried Rice Chinese-Style Vegetables

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Place squash in a rimmed baking pan, cut side down. Bake for 30 minutes. Squash should be tender.

    Turn cut side up; dot with butter and season with salt, pepper and garlic. Bake an additional 15 minutes.

    While baking, prepare both packages of Ling Ling Fried Rice in microwave

    Remove squash from oven and baste with Szechuan sauce. Fill with cooked Ling Ling Fried Rice. Bake another 5 minutes.

The most difficult part of the recipe (and when I say difficult, I’m lying, because it’s easy) is to bake the acorn squash. Cut two acorn squash in half, scoop out the seeds and brush with a little olive oil. Place them cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for a half hour.

Remove from oven and flip them over for a bit of seasoning (salt, pepper, butter, and garlic) before baking a little bit longer.

Brush the squash with a little Szechuan sauce for a kick of spice.

Then generously spoon the prepared fried rice into the center. You want it heaping, believe me! Bake for another 5 minutes, and then it’s dinnertime!

I hope you enjoy the Baked Acorn Squash with Ling Ling Fried Rice recipe as much as we do.

Use this coupon for $2 off one box of Ling Ling Fried Rice (there are 2 pouches inside)!

Comments

  2. My kids would absolutely love this! They are all about rice right now and beg me to make it different ways!

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  6. Oh wow. Not only does that look incredible but it really sounds like it would be a huge hit in my house! I’ve never had anything like this before. Must try!

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  8. What a great fall recipe. I would love to make this some time – I don’t cook much squash, so it is nice to be able to mix up our routine a little. You could swap out with green peppers too!

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  10. I really like that this recipe is super easy and quick to prepare! My husband and daughter love fried rice, so I’m sure they would love this recipe too!

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  17. I always get so excited for fall because of the acorn squash bounty that hits the shelves. I’ll eat a whole one for lunch. I love the addition of the Ling Ling fried rice. I’ll have to try that asap!

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  20. A delicious meal for the family. I would love to try there different fried rice meals. Perfect lunch meal for 5 days of the week.

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  23. This looks so good! I am used to eating rice and it would be nice to try all of those yummy flavors out from Ling Ling! The squash is an awesome addition as well. Thanks for this brilliant recipe!

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  26. Confession – I have never had baked acorn squash before. I honestly haven’t had much of any squash in my lifetime. This recipe makes me want to try it though!

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  28. I’ve baked acorn squash hundreds of times before but never stuffed it with rice. This look really tasty and a great way to add some protein to an already healthy dish.

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  29. We love acorn stuffed squash. This is the perfect fall dish and it is so fresh and delicious tasting. Perfect side dish.

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  35. I LOVE LOVE LOVE acorn squash but it seems Thanksgiving is the only time that I get the chance to make it! This recipe looks great and I can’t wait to add it to the menu!

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  41. This looks amazing! I actually really love squash too. I love how you made this. I will have to give it a try soon.

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  44. This recipe is sure to be a big hit in my house. I will have to get all the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.

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  48. This seems like a perfect Fall dish for the whole family to enjoy. We like fried rice so I’m sure this will make a great flavor combo with the acorn squash.

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  51. That sure does look pretty and it looks like it is outstanding. I will definitely go to Walmart and see if I can find that fried rice because I’m craving it now.

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