Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Prepare rice according to package directions, and set aside.
  4. Arrange the squash halves, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake 40 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  7. Scoop out the squash pulp, carefully leaving a 1/4 inch shell.
  8. Place pulp in a small bowl.
  9. In a skillet, heat the margarine over medium heat.
  10. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender (3 to 5 minutes).
  11. Stir in the cooked rice, squash pulp, lemon juice, and sage, mixing well and breaking up the squash pulp into smaller pieces.
  12. Stir in the cranberries, walnuts, and brown sugar.
  13. Divide the stuffing to fill the acorn squash shells.
  14. Place the shells on the baking sheet. (You may have to trim a bit off the bottom of some shells to keep them from turning over.).
  15. Bake for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
  16. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 145.08 Kcal (607 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.18g 11%
Sodium 3.3mg 0%
Potassium 142.78mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.94g 7%
Sugars 10.99g 44%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 8%
Protein 2.06g 4%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.71 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.69g 11%
Sodium 4.45mg 0%
Potassium 192.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 26.9g 7%
Sugars 14.83g 44%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 8%
Protein 2.78g 4%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 31.1mg 2%

* 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

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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