TEX-MEX STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This is supposedly the ultimate waistline-slimming meal due to the combo of the squash and pine nuts. What's more? It supplies nearly four servings of veggies. Recipe from Prevention magazine 10/2008. Feel free to make this recipe vegan by using a vegan cheese or leaving off the cheese altogether!
Provided by januarybride
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 87.3, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 2, Protein 11.9
TEX-MEX STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. Place the acorn squash in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, spread the tofu on a large plate and press out the excess moisture with paper towels; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the tofu and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up any large chunks, until combined. Stir in the salsa. Remove from the heat.
- Set the squash halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet (trim the bottoms so they sit flat, if necessary). Pat dry and season the insides generously with salt and pepper. Stir half of the cheese into the tofu mixture, then divide among the squash halves. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Top with the reserved scallions and assorted toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 38 milligrams, Sodium 837 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 2 grams
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