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Acorn Squash with Pear Stuffing

Acorn Squash with Pear Stuffing
Need a vegetarian side dish? Acorn Squash with Pear Stuffing could be an amazing recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 427 calories, 3g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. If you have onion, brown sugar, butter, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cut each squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes.
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Place squash halves, cut side down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
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Add water to depth of 1 inch.
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Bake, covered, at 400 for 45 minutes.
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Drain. Return squash halves to dish, cut side up. Set aside.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
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Add pear and next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into squash halves.
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Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Bring orange juice to boil in a small saucepan. Stir in sugar, and boil 10 minutes.
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Serve over squash.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score7
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsThanksgiving
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