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Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
6 oz tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (may sub vegan cheese for a great vegan meal)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Brush cut sides and cavity of squash with oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the pepper. Place cut side down on prepared baking sheet.
Bake 30-40 minutes until tender (don't pierce it with a fork though). Turn cut side up.
Mix beans, nuts, tomatoes, scallions, cumin and remaining 1/4 tsp pepper in a medum bowl.
Spoon a heaping 1/2 cup of bean mixture into each squash half, pressing down gently to get all the filling inches Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	508.1 Kcal (2127 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.21g	36%
Cholesterol	26.32mg	9%
Sodium	172.02mg	7%
Potassium	1726.43mg	37%
Total Carbs	56.75g	19%
Sugars	3.38g	14%
Dietary Fiber	13.52g	54%
Protein	22.98g	46%
Vitamin C	31.3mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	6mg	34%
Calcium	371.1mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.77 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.38g	36%
Cholesterol	7.24mg	9%
Sodium	47.32mg	7%
Potassium	474.9mg	37%
Total Carbs	15.61g	19%
Sugars	0.93g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.72g	54%
Protein	6.32g	46%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.7mg	34%
Calcium	102.1mg	37%

* 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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savory
bitter
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