Acorn Squash with Cranberry Stuffing

Name: Acorn Squash with Cranberry Stuffing
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 mediums acorn squash; 2 Tbsps butter; 25 grams chopped celery; 100 grams fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 Tbsps chopped onion; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoons salt; 100 grams sugar; 1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced; 2 Tbsps water

The recipe Acorn Squash with Cranberry Stuffing can be made in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. One serving contains 271 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. This recipe from Taste of Home requires acorn squash, butter, celery, and pepper. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as a side dish.

Instructions

Cut squash in half; discard seeds.

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Squash

Seeds

Cut a thin slice from the bottom of squash halves so they sit flat.

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Squash

Place squash hollow side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

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Squash

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Baking Pan

Add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes.

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Water

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Oven

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.

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Butter

Celery

Onion

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Add the apple, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook and stir until berries pop and liquid is syrupy.

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Cranberries