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November 6, 2007
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple and Quinoa
Makes four (4) servings
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Ingredients
2 acorn squash, cut in half, seeded
1 cup water
½ cup quinoa
1 Tablespoon margarine
2 apples, chopped
1 Tablespoon honey
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 Tablespoons walnuts, chopped
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
1. Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove the coating of a bitter substance called saponins.
2. Bring water to a boil
3. Stir in quinoa, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until wall water is absorbed.
4. While quinoa is cooking, place squash halves, cut side down, on a slightly greased or sprayed baking sheet
5. Place in preheated oven and bake for about 30 min
6. While the squash are baking, melt margarine in a large frying pan. Add apples, cook until soft.
7. Stir in honey, cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg and cooked quinoa.
8. Divide mixture between squash halves.
9. Continue baking until squash is tender (about 10-15 min)
10. ENJOY!
Nutrition facts:
1 serving= 240 cal, Protein = 7 grams, Carbs = 45 grams, Fat =9grams
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