Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Slice off a sliver on the bottom of each squash half so they can sit flat.
  2. 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).
  3. Combine filling ingredient s and spoon in enough to have a rounded top on each squash.
  4. Put back in the baking dish with the water, stuffed side up.
  5. 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 ServingPer 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.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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