Stuffed Kabocha Squash Bowls

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I haven’t made anything with kabocha since the Spiced Kabocha Shepherd’s Pie I made with my friend a couple years back. To commemorate my living in a place with food options, I figured I’d get one again and attempt to make something cool with it — in the form of these stuffed kabocha squash bowls (seems perfect for autumn!).

As it turns out, my never-ending quest to use up all edible substances is a long and arduous task (partly because I’ve been somewhat lacking in inspiration), but I decided to do a “kitchen dump” recipe of sorts, and use whatever I had in my apartment and these happened!

stuffed kabocha squash bowls

The recipe is super versatile–you can pretty much throw in whatever you want to eat your kabocha with in here, so hooray for the perfect fall meal? :D? I had some hemp oil that I got from last year’s Choctoberfest and have been curious as to what that tastes like, so I figured I’d try using it in here!

Stuffed Kabocha Squash Bowls

stuffed kabocha squash bowls

Stuffed Kabocha Squash Bowls

Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Keyword: healthy, vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 kabocha squash cut in half + seeds removed
  • 1/4 yellow onion diced
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms diced
  • 1/4 cup baby carrots chopped
  • 1/4 cup apples diced
  • 1/4 cup multigrain stuffing with cranberries
  • 4 oz. extra firm tofu cubed
  • 1 tbsp hemp oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • sprinkle of sea salt
  • sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Cut kabocha squash in half. If they're wobbly, you can slice the rounded bottom off so it'll stand up straight. Arrange the halves cut-side-up onto the baking sheet.
  • Add mixture of onions, mushrooms, carrots, apples, tofu, salt and pepper. Top each kabocha bowl with multigrain stuffing and drizzle with hemp oil.
  • Bake for ~1 hour, or until tender.

Notes

This would probably work with most autumn squashes! :]

 

Stuffed Kabocha Squash Bowls


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  1. Look at all that Fall goodness!! Delicious, my friend!! “Edible” bowls are just the best ;)

    1. hehehe, I agree! I need to go get more kabocha! <3

  2. Love all of these fall flavors!
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Five Thoughts Friday (Socialization, Weekend Home, and More!)My Profile

    1. I’m sad that I ran out, haha. I need to make more! <3

  3. What a fun idea for a bowl!
    Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…When Running Is Hard: 8 Ways To Regain Your MojoMy Profile

    1. It was so good! :D!

  4. Great idea using the kabocha as a bowl! I actually haven’t tried kabocha squash yet, I haven’t seen it for sale in my area so I’d love to try it one of these days!

    1. I hope you find it (I’ve had the best luck at finding it in Asian grocery stores)! It’s one of my favorite types of squash! <3

  5. Oooh these look so good! I want to sit down with one of these and a giant spoon and I’m pretty sure I’d be happier than a pig in mud!
    Kristy from Southern In Law recently posted…Recipe: Paleo Chocolate Almond SliceMy Profile

    1. I think you’d like em’! I need to go restock on kabocha because this is basically all I feel like eating this week, hahaha. :D!

  6. I’ve never had kabocha squash before, but I’m a huge fan of squash so I don’t see why I wouldn’t like this one!
    AZ@…And a Dash of Cinnamon recently posted…Butternut Squash, Cashews and Greens Bulgur Bowl with Tahini [Vegan, Clean]My Profile

    1. It’s delicious!!! :D It might be harder to find but I’ve had a lot of luck locating it in Asian/Mexican grocery stores!

  7. My store doesn’t seem to have the kabocha squash… I need to search around for them! This looks amazing!
    Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Living for More than the Weekend {Craggy Pinnacle in Fall}My Profile

    1. I don’t know if I remember seeing any Asian grocery stores around Asheville, but that’s where I’ve had the most luck with finding em’! :O

  8. Love that you used the squash as a bowl!! I have to try that!
    Tara | Treble in the Kitchen recently posted…Lower Body Resistance Band WorkoutMy Profile

    1. I was really hungry, so I wanted to make something where I could eat the bowl too! ;P

  9. These squash bowl looks soo delicious. Love all the fall colors and flavors. I use peppers for stuffing a lot but never squash. Def. going to try this!
    Mona recently posted…Rainbow Veggie Hummus BowlMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Mona! I’m all about the autumn squashes right now! *-*

  10. This bowl looks like a perfect stuffing for Thanksgiving! And love that you used a squash for the bowl.
    Lauren O’Connor recently posted…Lemony Quinoa with Beets {Protein Bowl}My Profile

    1. I’m definitely going to have to make it for friendsgiving this year! :P

  11. Now THAT is clever … using kabocha for the actual bowl. Love the ingredients, too! A perfect Fall dish :)

    1. hehehe, thanks! I was hungry, so I wanted to be able to eat the bowl too! ;P

  12. The name of this just sounds fun to say:)
    These look great, I really need to eat more squash for sure!!
    Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…Getting Sand Where the Sun Doesn’t ShineMy Profile

    1. I may or may not have lugged home 7 pounds of butternut squash + kabocha yesterday afternoon along with my laptop and a bunch of other miscellaneous groceries. Twas a fun 1-mile walk home, ahahaha.

  13. Oh my goodness– I am in love with everything about this recipe! Literally eating the bowl is just the cherry on top. ;)

    1. I just made some more last night! So excited for lunch today, hehehe. :D!

  14. I’ve decided that I loooove apples in savory dishes! It adds such a sweet flavor and texture :)
    Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Gluten Free Double Chocolate MuffinsMy Profile

    1. Agreed! They’re one of my favorite fruits, so I love em’ in most things! :P

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