Acorn Squash W/ Wild Rice, Cranberries, Nuts & Hickory Tofu Recipe

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Acorn Squash W/ Wild Rice, Cranberries, Nuts & Hickory Tofu
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Cut each squash in half cross-wise. Scoop out and discard the seeds and strings. If necessary, trim the top and the bottom so that the squash will sit level like a little bowl, and place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side up.
  3. Sprinkle each half with a little salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
  4. Using 2 Tablespoons of the butter, dot each half with some butter.
  5. Cover the pan with foil and bake the squash just until moist and tender, about 45 minutes.
  6. At the same time you can roast your chopped walnuts. Toasting nuts brings out their full, rich flavor! Place the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 F oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Alternately, the nuts can be browned in a microwave. Place in a single layer on a microwave safe plate, and microwave on high power for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Watch carefully so they don’t burn!
  7. Meanwhile, combine the rice, vegetable broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  8. In a 10-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  9. Swirl to coat the pan and sauté the onion, garlic, celery and carrot until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  10. Cover the pan, adjust the heat to medium-low, and cook the vegetables until crisp-tender, 5 minutes longer.
  11. Add the sage, thyme, and parsley and sauté 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
  12. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, tofu, walnuts, and cranberries. Taste and add more salt and pepper (if necessary). Using the squash halves as small bowls, mound the rice mixture into the squash halves, dividing it evenly.
  13. Cut the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter into small pieces. Dot each stuffed squash with butter.
  14. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 F until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 651.8 Kcal (2729 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.3g 44%
Cholesterol 21.07mg 7%
Sodium 508mg 21%
Potassium 1397.65mg 30%
Total Carbs 93.44g 31%
Sugars 12.53g 50%
Dietary Fiber 10.47g 42%
Protein 12.77g 26%
Vitamin C 42.8mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 154.6mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.72 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.46g 44%
Cholesterol 4.06mg 7%
Sodium 97.99mg 21%
Potassium 269.59mg 30%
Total Carbs 18.02g 31%
Sugars 2.42g 50%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 42%
Protein 2.46g 26%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 71%
Iron 1.3mg 37%
Calcium 29.8mg 15%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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