Baked acorn squash halves stuffed with sautéed broccoli, cheese and walnuts.

Ingredients

1	acorn squash
1/2	tablespoon canola oil
2	tablespoons onions, chopped
1/2	cup broccoli florets, chopped
8	oz mushrooms, chopped
2	tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1/2	teaspoon brown sugar
1/2	teaspoon soy sauce
1	tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/4	cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
   
   
2. Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.
   
   
3. Rub the cut flesh with salt and place flesh side down in a baking dish and bake for about 35 minutes.
   
   
4. While the squash is baking, sauté onion in butter until clear and add chopped broccoli florets, mushrooms and celery.
   
   
5. Sauté about 4 minutes.
   
   
6. Stir in walnuts and fresh basil, then sprinkle with brown sugar and soy sauce, adjust seasoning to taste. Toss to mix well.
   
   
7. Check baking squash with a fork to see if it glides through the flesh.
   
   
8. Stuff with vegetable mixture, top with equal amounts of grated cheese and return to oven for about 5 minutes.
   
   

Categories

Vegetables, Main Dish

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in cholesterol High in niacin High in pantothenic acid High in phosphorus High in potassium Very high in vitamin C