Acorn Squash With Spinach Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Very simple side dish with very simple ingredients. The color is great and the taste is even better. It's a great comfy fall dish. Ingredients:
3 small acorn squash |
1 cup celery, chopped |
3 green onions, chopped |
1 lb fresh spinach, chopped |
6 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs |
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 inches Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute celery and onions in water until tender. Add the spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
3. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans. Drain water from baking pan. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with spinach mixture; sprinkle crumb mixture over top. Bake 15 minutes longer or until the squash is tender.
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