One half of a roasted acorn squash filled with a mixture of caramelized sweet potatoes and kale. The orange from the sweet potatoes contrasts beautifully with the green kale, topping the golden brown acorn squash. It's garnished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a drizzle of dark balsamic glaze.

Sweet Potato and Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Sweet Potato and Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large sweet potatoes, 2 peeled and diced; medium acorn squashes, 2 halved and seeds removed; chopped kale, 2 cups stems removed; cloves of garlic, 4 minced; medium onion, 1 finely chopped; ground cumin, 1 teaspoon; paprika, 1 teaspoon; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; fresh parsley, for garnish; balsamic glaze, for drizzle

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 02, 2026

This vibrant and hearty Sweet Potato and Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash is designed to celebrate seasonal produce while keeping you warm and nourished. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes combined with earthiness of the acorn squash and a hint of spice offers a flavor-rich and comforting meal. Moreover, the kale provides a beautiful contrasting color and crunch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large sweet potatoes - 2 - peeled and diced
Medium acorn squashes - 2 - halved and seeds removed
Chopped kale - 2 cups - stems removed
Cloves of garlic - 4 - minced
Medium onion - 1 - finely chopped
Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Fresh parsley - for garnish
Balsamic glaze - for drizzle

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍽🎃

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush the acorn squashes with olive oil, add salt and pepper, then place them cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
Step 2 - 🍳🥔🧅

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, sweet potatoes, and minced garlic. Cook until sweet potatoes are caramelized and onions are translucent.
Step 3 - 🥬🍲🌶

Add the kale, cumin, paprika and salt to the skillet. Stir until well-mixed. Cook until the kale is wilted.
Step 4 - 🎃🥘🔄

Once the squash are done roasting, remove from oven and flip. Evenly distribute the sweet potato and kale mixture into each squash half.
Step 5 - 🔥🕑🎃

Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
Step 6 - ✨🍽💦

Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.

Additional

If you want to add some protein, you could mix in cooked quinoa with the sweet potato and kale mixture. And, if you're not vegan, you could sprinkle a little feta cheese on top before the final bake. Kids can help by brushing the squash with olive oil, mixing the stuffing, and garnishing the final dish.