Mutton & Ancient Grain Stuffed Winter Squash Recipe

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Mutton & Ancient Grain Stuffed Winter Squash
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
496
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Start cooking amaranth (add 1 cup grain to 2 1/4 c liquid; once boiling stir, lower heat to simmer, cover and let cook 25 minutes).
  2. Sauté chopped onions in 2-3 TBS oil (preferably olive oil) in heavy bottom skillet on med-low heat until slightly softened.
  3. Add ground mutton and continue sautéing until meat is browned.
  4. Add pepper and salt to taste. If meat gets dry add a little olive oil.
  5. While meat is browning start quinoa (in small pot toast 1/2 Celsius grain in 2-3 TBS butter until slightly toasted in color and smell, maybe 10 minutes or so; then add 1 Celsius water, stir, bring to boil, low heat to simmer, cover and cook 12-15 minutes.).
  6. While quinoa is toasting check amaranth which should be almost done. Stir, if too much moisture is left add your dried currents, stir, and remove lid. Let currants absorb extra water.
  7. Once meat is lightly browned (but not crispy or overcooked), remove from heat. Season meat with Chinese Five Spice, Allspice and Cinnamon.
  8. Stir in raisins, pine nuts (or pecans) and apple if using one.
  9. Add chopped parsley and grains. Mix well.
  10. Add milk and mix well. Adjust seasonings if needed, but not too much.
  11. Stir in rice vinegar. This will brighten up the flavor of all the spices.
  12. Score the inside of squash lightly, being sure not to pierce the skin. Stuff meat mixture into squash halves.
  13. Place filled squash halves in baking pan, ensuring that the squash will not tip over during baking. [Savory version can be topped with breadcrumbs and/or grated parmesan at this stage.] Fill bottom of pan with 1/4 inch of water, cover with tinfoil or lid but allowing some steam to release.
  14. Cook in preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 min to 1 hour (or until squash flesh flakes easily with fork).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 496.36 Kcal (2078 kJ)
Calories from fat 429.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.74g 73%
Cholesterol 43.48mg 14%
Sodium 159.05mg 7%
Potassium 234.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.17g 5%
Sugars 6.55g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 1.66g 3%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 91.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 479.88 Kcal (2009 kJ)
Calories from fat 415.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.15g 73%
Cholesterol 42.04mg 14%
Sodium 153.77mg 7%
Potassium 226.44mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.67g 5%
Sugars 6.33g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
Protein 1.6g 3%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 88.5mg 9%

* 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

  • 13.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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