How to Make STUFFED WINTER SQUASH

Beautifully presented, a stuffed winter squash will be the talk of the dinner table! Savory and delicious, this can be a side dish at any holiday or family gathering, or it can be the main course for a vegetarian family! Remember...old fashioned recipes are the best!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 small acorn or butternut squash
• 3 green onions
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 C finely diced celery
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 C whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 C almonds or pecans, finely ground
• 1 Tbsp. butter

1. 
    

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut each squash in half and clean. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tender.

2. 
    

   Sauté the onions in oil until soft. Add diced celery. Cover and simmer on medium heat until just tender. Add spinach; stir to wilt.

3. 
    

   Combine the crumbs with salt and ground nuts. Stuff the squashes with spinach and sprinkle the crumb mixture on top. Dot with butter. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes.
   Serves: 6.

[Fuller1972]

on 6/6/2008 Sounds yummy and healthy!