Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup water
1 medium acorn squash, cut in half , seeds removed
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fennel bulb, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper, fresh ground
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
Add water to a casserole that will hold the two haves of the squash; microwave on high for 5 minutes or until squash meat is fork soft; drain water out and set aside in casserole.
Spray a non stick frypan with veggie spray; add ground chicken, onion and fennel bulb, scramble fry until the chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Add the dried cranberries, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; scramble fry for 5 minutes.
Add the yogurt and stir thourgh, cook for another 2 minutes.
Fill the squash halves with the filling; bake at 400f degrees for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese over tops and return to oven for a further 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	452.15 Kcal (1893 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.23g	28%
Cholesterol	128.85mg	43%
Sodium	602.9mg	25%
Potassium	1443.67mg	31%
Total Carbs	43.13g	14%
Sugars	15.41g	62%
Dietary Fiber	6.16g	25%
Protein	31.98g	64%
Vitamin C	27.3mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	318.9mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.55 Kcal (341 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.29g	28%
Cholesterol	23.24mg	43%
Sodium	108.74mg	25%
Potassium	260.38mg	31%
Total Carbs	7.78g	14%
Sugars	2.78g	62%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	25%
Protein	5.77g	64%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	20%
Iron	0.7mg	22%
Calcium	57.5mg	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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