Wild Rice-stuffed Acorn Squash

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Wild Rice-stuffed Acorn Squash

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1
Calories	423
Total Fat	16 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Sodium	585 mg
Total Carbohydrate	62 g
Dietary Fiber	8 g
Protein	14 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Medium acorn squash	1
Wild rice	½ cup
Reduced-sodium chicken stock	1 ½ cups
Dried cranberries	¼ cup
Walnuts, chopped and toasted	¼ cup
Apple, diced	½ cup
Scallions, finely chopped	2
Freshly ground pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 350ÀöF.
Drizzle a baking pan with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Cut squash lengthwise down the middle and remove seeds. Place face-down on the oiled pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until soft when pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions, but using the stock instead of water and omitting any added fat or salt. If no directions are available, follow these general directions: Bring 1 ½ cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add ½ cup rice and return to a boil; reduce heat and cover. Simmer over low heat for 40-50 minutes, or until rice is tender. Drain any excess liquid.
Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl. Mix in dried cranberries, walnuts, apple, and scallions. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste.
Fill prebaked squash halves with the rice mixture. Bake at 350ÀöF until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Exchanges
3 vegetables; 2 starches; 2 fats; 1 fruit

Side Suggestions: Arugula Salad
Top arugula salad with sliced apple, chopped and toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

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