Blueberry Acorn Squash Stir-Fry with Allspice and Almond Extract

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🌟Main ingredient:Blueberry

✨secondary ingredients: acorn-squash and allspice

⏱️Cooking time: 15 minutes

🌶️Spice level: Mild

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Number of diners: Couple

Ingredients

  • 1

    cup

    diced

    acorn

    squash

  • 1/2

    cup

    fresh

    blueberries

  • 1/4

    tsp

    allspice

  • 1/4

    tsp

    almond

    extract

  • 1

    tbsp

    vegetable

    oil

  • 1

    clove

    garlic,

    minced

  • 1/4

    cup

    vegetable

    broth

  • 1

    tbsp

    soy

    sauce

  • 1

    tsp

    cornstarch

    mixed

    with

    2

    tsp

    water

  • Cooked

    rice

    for

    serving

Cooking steps

  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

  • Add diced acorn squash and sauté until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

  • Add garlic, allspice, and almond extract, and stir-fry for another minute.

  • Add blueberries, vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.

  • Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.

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