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Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 medium acorn squash, cut in half , seeds removed
1 cup cooked millet (, follow instructions on packet) or 1 cup cooked quinoa (, follow instructions on packet)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup chives, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp marjoram
pepper
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
paprika (optional for garnish )

Directions:

Slice off a sliver on the bottom of each squash half so they can sit flat.
Place squash, cut side down in an oven proof dish pour in about 1/2 inch of water, cover with foil and steam in a 375f oven until tender, turn over after 30 minutes and test for tenderness (it will take approximately 45 min total or less depending on size of the squash).
Combine filling ingredient s and spoon in enough to have a rounded top on each squash.
Put back in the baking dish with the water, stuffed side up.
Cover loosely with foil and bake in 350F oven for apprx 30 minutes, uncover& bake a further 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.39 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.75g	4%
Cholesterol	10.51mg	4%
Sodium	248.91mg	10%
Potassium	834mg	18%
Total Carbs	23.94g	8%
Sugars	1.76g	7%
Dietary Fiber	4.46g	18%
Protein	9.86g	20%
Vitamin C	25.9mg	43%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	149.8mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	54.53 Kcal (228 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.97g	4%
Cholesterol	3.71mg	4%
Sodium	87.91mg	10%
Potassium	294.55mg	18%
Total Carbs	8.45g	8%
Sugars	0.62g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	18%
Protein	3.48g	20%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	43%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	52.9mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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