Hey friends!

Happy Wednesday!

I’m so glad that so many of you have signed on to receive my BeautyBeyondBones Email Newsletter!

One of the most exciting aspects of it, are my daily inspirational videos: Oh What a Beautiful Morning! They’re from my heart to yours. So if you want to join in on the fun, you can leave me a comment with your email, or sign up in the box below!

[mc4wp_form id=”30616″]

So I’m really excited about tonight’s recipe.

If you’ve been to the grocery store in the last week or so, you will know that it is squash season. 

And if you know anything at all about me, then you know that I live for a good butternut squash. I make ice cream out of it, but that’s a story for another day!

Tonight, I want to share about one of my favorite, favorite fall recipes. And in fact, this is my go-to recipe for any holiday dinner, or even a dinner party! It is super travel-friendly, and always leaves people a) impressed at your ballin’ cooking skills, and b) desperately trying to snag a bite because it is such a beautiful and delicious dish.

What am I talking about?

Hold onto your hats, folks…

My Jewel Stuffed Acorn Squash!

A tender and sweet acorn squash stuffed with earthy sweet, jewel-toned roasted veggies!

And it’s grain and gluten free, vegan, Specific Carb Diet friendly, and Paleo!

Here’s What you Need: (Serves 2)

1 acorn squash, halved, seeds scooped

1/3-1/2 head of cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 large beet, sliced into 1/4 inch rounks
2 carrots, diced small
1/2 bunch of kale (about 3 large leaves), stems removed, chopped
handful of pistachios
handful of dried crnaberries

Tools:
2 Baking Sheets
Tinfoil (I use nonstick and it is a game changer)
Nonstick Frying pan
Good chef’s knife (This is the one I use and highly recommend)

*To see all of my kitchen must-haves, check out my page on Amazon!

Directions:
Preheat oven to 374. Spritz the skin and cut-side of the acorn squash with olive oil or coconut oil. On a tin-foil lined, olive-oil spayed baking sheet ((or simply line with nonstick tinfoil)), place your squash cut-side-down and bake for about 40-45 minutes, until the flesh is tender.

On a separate tin foil-lined, olive-oil sprayed baking sheet, place your beet rounds, carrots, and cauliflower florets. Spray with olive of and sprinkle with salt, pepper and tarragon.

Roast for about 30 minutes, stirring/flipping once, halfway through. Be sure to watch the carrots carefully so they don’t burn!

Meanwhile, sautè the kale in a frying pan in 1 Tbsp EVOO, salt, pepper and tarragon.

When the beet rounds come out of the oven, cut them into matchsticks.

Combine all the veggies with the cranberries and pistachios.

To assemble, fill each squash cavity with a generous scoop of the veggie mixture. Garnish with more cranberries and pistachios if desired.

WOW. What a delicious meal this was! It was truly a feast for both the eyes and palate!

The acorn squash is a rather sweet vegetable. It is the perfect canvas for the earthy sweet beets and carrots, and the nutty, golden cauliflower. The cranberries provide this bunch of tart sweetness, while the pistachios provide an amazing salty crunch.

And it’s so beautiful too. Jewel toned veggies overflowing from a golden chariot of acorn squash yumminess! (Haha sorry, I just listened to the “Into the Woods” Soundtrack, so I’ve got Cinderella on the brain! lol)

Lastly – I will often make this meal ahead, and bring it to a picnic or dinner party. I put the cooked squash half in one tupperware. And then in a separate container, I put all my cooked veggies. Then I just assemble it when I arrive! And let me tell ya — people got nuts over how gorgeous this dish is! They always want me to cook for them! haha

Try this delicious and healthy treat. You will love not only how it tastes, but also how great it makes you feel!

Until next time!

They’re almost sold out! Get your FALL FabFitFun Box! And use my code “FALLINLOVE” to get $10 off! $375 worth of produces for only $39.99!

A big thank you to my foundational sponsor, BetterHelp Online Therapy. I cannot begin to express how beneficial therapy was for my recovery from anorexia.  Speak with an online therapist. Or check out content about eating disorders from BetterHelp.

MAGIC TOOTHPASTE? Yes! I am in love with this superior whitening toothpaste. It keeps my smile sparkling, without sensitivity or bleach! I made a website where you can directly order this miracle product! So if you want to give it a try, you can go ahead and grab a tube for yourself. I promise, your smile will thank you! Just click here!

Be sure to check out my affiliate, Audible. Listening to audiobooks while I cook is literally my new favorite thing. And just for you, they’re offering a Free 30-Day Trial Membership. And with this free membership, you’re going to get 2 free audiobooks! Literally. Free. It is the best deal ever. And if for some reason, you decide it’s not for you, you can cancel within those 30 days and it’s zero money out of your pocket, plus, you get to keep the 2 audiobooks. Soooo…it’s pretty much a no brainer. Plus, it’s a free and easy way to support this blog! So thank you!! 

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY!

________________________________________________________________
STAY CONNECTED!

@beauty.beyond.bones – Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

Next time you’re shopping on Amazon, be sure to stop by my link, amazon.com/shop/beautybeyondbones first! Doing so is absolutely FREE for you, and a great way to support this blog! (When you stop by my link first, whatever you get on Amazon will give this blog a little kickback :))

For Podcast versions of my posts, please check out Patreon! It’s only $2 a month!! You make this blog possible 🙂

***NEW!! For outfit details, you can check out my LIKE.TO.KNOW.IT page or follow me in the Liketoknow.it App!