Spinach Stuffed Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 large yellow squash , halved lengthwise
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Brush cut side of squash with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and the pepper.
Place squash, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes or until tender.
Scoop out pulp, keeping shells intact; reserve pulp.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, melt butter over med heat.
Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in spinach and squash pulp; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat; stir in stuffing mix, cheese, sour cream and remaining salt.
Spoon mixture evenly into squash shells.
Place on the baking sheet, bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	142.41 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.58g	13%
Cholesterol	18.33mg	6%
Sodium	386.4mg	16%
Potassium	70.13mg	1%
Total Carbs	12.14g	4%
Sugars	0.67g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	1%
Protein	4.47g	9%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	89.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	301.94 Kcal (1264 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.19g	13%
Cholesterol	38.86mg	6%
Sodium	819.24mg	16%
Potassium	148.68mg	1%
Total Carbs	25.74g	4%
Sugars	1.41g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	1%
Protein	9.47g	9%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.2mg	3%
Calcium	189.5mg	9%

* 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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