Capón de Ahuyama (Stuffed Squash or Pumpkin)

Name: Capón de Ahuyama (Stuffed Squash or Pumpkin)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pinch Pinch of achiote; 118 milliliters beef broth; 227 grams beef loin, cubed; 2 Tbsps butter; 118 milliliters white cheese, cubed; 118 milliliters cooked white rice; 59 milliliters frozen corn; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 237 milliliters hogao sauce, (see recipe here); 2 servings Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 smalls acorn squashes or small pumpkins, washed

Capón de Ahuyama (Stuffed Squash or Pumpkin) might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 2 servings with 993 calories, 36g of protein, and 43g of fat each. If you have achiote, corn, ground cumin, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut the stem end off each squash. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and pulp from the center and discard.

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Squash

Seeds

Cut a thin slice off the bottom end of each squash to create a level surface. Season the squash cavities with salt and pepper.Cook the squashes in water until the pulp is tender.

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Salt And Pepper

Squash

Water

Drain the water and set the squashes aside.In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter.

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Butter

Water

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Frying Pan

Add the beef and sauté, about 10 minutes.

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Beef

Add the broth, hogao, salt and pepper and cook, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin and achiote, and stir to combine.

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Salt And Pepper

Annatto

Broth

Cumin

Add the corn, cheese and rice to the beef mixture. Stir to combine.Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 350°F.Spoon the stuffing into the squash cavities.

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Stuffing