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Couscous and Raisin Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Couscous and Raisin Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Couscous and Raisin Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 whole medium acorn squash halved lengthwise and seeded
3 tbsp evoo
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup water
1 onion chopped fine
4 clove garlic minced
1 bag baby spinach (6 oz)
1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese grated

Directions:

Position oven rack about 8 inches from heating element and heat broiler. Coat squash with 1 Tbsp oil, season with S&P and place flesh side down on large MW-safe plate. Cover and MW 12-16 minutes until soft.
Meanwhile, combine couscous with raisins in a medium bowl. Bring water and 1 tbsp oil to a boil, pour over couscous, stir to combine and cover tightly. Fluff with fork after 5 minutes.
Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onion and cook until softened - about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in couscous, pine nuts and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with S&P.
Transfer squash, cut side up, to rimmed baking sheet. Mound couscous mixture into squash halves and pack down lightly with palm. Top with remaining cheese and broil until lightly browned - 4-5 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	452.98 Kcal (1897 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.38g	28%
Cholesterol	17.98mg	6%
Sodium	463.17mg	19%
Potassium	615.87mg	13%
Total Carbs	57.16g	19%
Sugars	13.97g	56%
Dietary Fiber	5.12g	20%
Protein	16.33g	33%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	26%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	263.6mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.1 Kcal (783 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.59g	28%
Cholesterol	7.43mg	6%
Sodium	191.31mg	19%
Potassium	254.38mg	13%
Total Carbs	23.61g	19%
Sugars	5.77g	56%
Dietary Fiber	2.12g	20%
Protein	6.74g	33%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	26%
Iron	1.3mg	18%
Calcium	108.9mg	26%

* 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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