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Recipe: Baked Acorn Squash With Chestnuts, Apples and Leeks

Recipe: Baked Acorn Squash With Chestnuts, Apples and Leeks

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Recipe: Baked Acorn Squash With Chestnuts, Apples and Leeks

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Ingredients:

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4 acorn squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 lb each)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2 leeks , halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
2 granny smith apples, peeled and diced
2 tsp finely chopped thyme
10 oz rye bread, crusts removed , bread cut into 1/2-inch dice ( day old , rustic , about 6 cups)
7 oz vacuum-packed cooked chestnuts
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup vegetable stock or 1/3 cup low-sodium broth

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and season the cavities with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut side down on two baking sheets and roast for about 25 minutes, until just tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the celery, leeks and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the apples and thyme and cook over moderately high heat until the apples just start to soften, about 5 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Add the bread, chestnuts, parsley, cream and stock and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
Turn the squash cut side up. Spoon the stuffing into the cavities and bake until the squash are tender and the stuffing is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	90.6 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.27g	7%
Cholesterol	6.08mg	2%
Sodium	591.12mg	25%
Potassium	123.95mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.25g	4%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	6%
Protein	1.56g	3%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	25.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.9 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.86g	7%
Cholesterol	11.19mg	2%
Sodium	1088.97mg	25%
Potassium	228.35mg	3%
Total Carbs	20.73g	4%
Sugars	1.67g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	6%
Protein	2.87g	3%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	8%
Iron	1.4mg	4%
Calcium	46.5mg	3%

* 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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