Acorn Squash Feta Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lb acorn squash , 2 large about 1.5 lb each
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
2 eggs
8 oz plain yogurt , 1 cup
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled , 1 cup
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper , optional
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Directions:

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a freased 15 inch x 10 inch x 1 inch baking pan; add 1/2 inch of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35-40 minuts. Drain water from pan; turn suash cut side up. Bake 10 minutes longer or until suash is tender; cool slightly. Carefully scoop out squash; place in a large bowl and mash. Set aside.
In a large skillet, saute onion, garlic in butter until tender. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the yogurt until blended. Stir in squash, onion mixture, feta cheese, salt and pepper and cayenne if desired.
Transfer to a greased 11 inch x 7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Cover and bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160.
Yields: 6-8 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1559.98 Kcal (6531 kJ)
Calories from fat	669.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	74.38g	114%
Cholesterol	549.36mg	183%
Sodium	4458.6mg	186%
Potassium	5778.32mg	123%
Total Carbs	179.52g	60%
Sugars	24.84g	99%
Dietary Fiber	33.67g	135%
Protein	58.93g	118%
Vitamin C	316.8mg	528%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	17.9mg	99%
Calcium	1416.3mg	142%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.54 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.51g	114%
Cholesterol	25.9mg	183%
Sodium	210.19mg	186%
Potassium	272.41mg	123%
Total Carbs	8.46g	60%
Sugars	1.17g	99%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	135%
Protein	2.78g	118%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	528%
Iron	0.8mg	99%
Calcium	66.8mg	142%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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