Chipotle Black Bean Stuffed Delicata Squash

Recipe by A Couple Cooks

This stuffed delicata squash recipe features black beans and a chipotle glaze. If you're wondering how to cook delicata squash, this is the recipe for you.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked (2 1/2 cups cooked) white or brown rice*
• 4 delicata squash
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 can chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ? cup olive oil
• 3 onions
• 15 ounce can of black beans (1 1/2 cups cooked)
• 1½ cups salsa
• 1½ cups frozen or canned corn kernels
• 1½ teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ? teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups Monterrey Jack and Cheddar blend shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• Hot sauce (for garnish)
• sour cream (for garnish)

Method

1. Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions (or use our Instant Pot method).
2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash the squash, then cut each squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
3. Mince the garlic and 1 chipotle chili. Combine with 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce from the can of chilis, the honey, and olive oil, then rub on both sides of the squash. (Alternatively, rub each squash half with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.)
4. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 25 minutes, until tender when poked with a fork.
5. Meanwhile, when the rice finishes, thinly slice the green onions. Chop the cilantro. Drain and rinse the beans.
6. In a large bowl, mix together the sliced green onions, salsa, black beans, corn, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, and the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese and when the rice is done, 2 1/2 cups cooked rice. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.
7. When the squash are done, scoop the filling into each half. If desired, top with a few dashes hot sauce. Cover with the remaining shredded cheese, and place in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Top with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.

View the recipe instructions at A Couple Cooks