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Wild Rice, Cherries, Apricots and Cheesy Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Wild Rice, Cherries, Apricots and Cheesy Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Wild Rice, Cherries, Apricots and Cheesy Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 acorn squash, cut in half and seeds removed
1 (6 oz) box white and wild rice
1/4 cup dried cherries , rough chopped
1/4 cup dried apricot , rough chopped
1/2 cup pecans , rough chopped
1 cup provolone cheese, shredded ( monterey jack or white cheddar will also work)
2 scallions, fine chopped
2 shallots, very fine chopped ( you can also use a small onion)
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp butter
salt
pepper

Directions:

Squash - Drizzle the olive oil the inside of the squash and sprinkle with sald and pepper. Place flesh side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment or even foil in a 400 degree oven, middle shelf for about 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the squash. Just poke with a knife and it should be tender but no falling apart. Remove from the oven so you can add the stuffing.
Rice - As the squash is baking, cook the rice according to the package directions. But as the rice cooks, add if your garlic and shallots, so it will cook right along with the rice. TIP: I always cook my rice in broth rather than water, so if you want to add some more flavor, rather than water, use chicken or vegetable broth.
Finishing - Once the rice is done, remove from the heat and stir in the butter, scallions, cherries, apricots and nuts. Then stuff the squash! I fill each squash half way, and then add a little cheese, add the rest of the rice and top with the remainder of the cheese.
Bake - 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. This will reheat the squash, rice, and melt the cheese.
Serve - ENJOY! 1 squash half per person is healthy and filling. As I mentioned, roast chicken is great with this or go lighter with a salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.34 Kcal (1270 kJ)
Calories from fat	190.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.14g	33%
Cholesterol	17.11mg	6%
Sodium	152.67mg	6%
Potassium	624.84mg	13%
Total Carbs	24.39g	8%
Sugars	5.75g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	19%
Protein	8.23g	16%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	26%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	188.8mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.44 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.18g	33%
Cholesterol	9.05mg	6%
Sodium	80.75mg	6%
Potassium	330.48mg	13%
Total Carbs	12.9g	8%
Sugars	3.04g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.56g	19%
Protein	4.35g	16%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	26%
Iron	1.2mg	13%
Calcium	99.9mg	19%

* 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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