Brown Rice & Veggie-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Brown Rice & Veggie-Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Cut each squash in half crosswise.
  3. Scoop out and discard seeds and strings. I.
  4. F necessary, trim bottom for squash to set level, and place on a rimmed baking sheet with cut side up.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 teas. nutmeg.
  6. Cover with foil and bake squash just until moist and tender about 45- 50 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
  8. When heated, add onion and garlic, if using, and celery.
  9. Cook 2 minutes and add carrots.
  10. Cover and cook 3 minutes.
  11. Add cranberries, sage, thyme, chopped pecans, and 1/2 teas. salt.
  12. Add cooked brown rice and mix well.
  13. Remove from heat and fill center of each acorn squash half.
  14. Return foil over top and return to oven for 15 minutes.
  15. Remove and top each filled squash half with Mozzarella.
  16. Return uncovered to oven and bake 5 more minutes.
  17. Top with chopped fresh parsley, to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 382.17 Kcal (1600 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.54g 39%
Cholesterol 3.81mg 1%
Sodium 623.57mg 26%
Potassium 1028.51mg 22%
Total Carbs 32.16g 11%
Sugars 4.17g 17%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g 35%
Protein 12.56g 25%
Vitamin C 29.9mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 319mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.73 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.87g 39%
Cholesterol 1.17mg 1%
Sodium 192.09mg 26%
Potassium 316.83mg 22%
Total Carbs 9.91g 11%
Sugars 1.29g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 35%
Protein 3.87g 25%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 50%
Iron 1mg 18%
Calcium 98.3mg 32%

* 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

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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