Twice-Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 medium acorn squash (1-1/2 lb each)
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
10 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese, divided
2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
1 tbsp butter, softened
1/4 tsp salt
dash to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash upside down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until tender. Scoop out squash, leaving a 1/4-in. shell.
In a large bowl, combine the squash pulp, spinach, bacon, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, salt and cayenne.
Spoon into shells. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	344.3 Kcal (1442 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.48g	32%
Cholesterol	63.62mg	21%
Sodium	1465.89mg	61%
Potassium	804.81mg	17%
Total Carbs	19.43g	6%
Sugars	0.46g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3.69g	15%
Protein	22.73g	45%
Vitamin C	19.6mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	346.8mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.61 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.25g	32%
Cholesterol	25.61mg	21%
Sodium	590.17mg	61%
Potassium	324.02mg	17%
Total Carbs	7.82g	6%
Sugars	0.18g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	15%
Protein	9.15g	45%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	33%
Iron	1.2mg	16%
Calcium	139.6mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.9

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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