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Winter Squash Medley

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This Mediterranean side-dish features Squash -- cut in half, seeded, Water, Olive oil, Onion -- diced. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 733.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mediterranean side-dish features Squash -- cut in half, seeded, Water, Olive oil, Onion -- diced. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 acorn Squash -- cut in half, seeded
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion -- diced
  • 1 clove Garlic -- minced
  • 3/4 cup Rice -- uncooked
  • 1 can Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Turkey -- diced, cooked
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Pecans -- chopped
  • Gravy -- optional
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400.
  2. 2
    Place squash cut side down in 9 x 13 pan.
  3. 3
    Pour water in pan and bake squash 50 - 60 minutes or until tender.
  4. 4
    Using saucepan, saute onion in oil until translucent.
  5. 5
    Add garlic and rice; cook 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Add broth, turkey, raisins, and seasonings.
  7. 7
    Bring to full boil.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat to low and cover, simmer 15 - 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  9. 9
    Stir in pecans.
  10. 10
    When squash is tender, turn cut side up and fill generously with the stuffing.
  11. 11
    Return to oven and bake 3 minutes.
  12. 12
    Serve as is or with a generous ladle of gravy

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 733.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.8g60%
Saturated Fat 6.9g35%
Cholesterol 130.4mg44%
Sodium 123.0mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 37.6g13%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
Sugars 14.2g
Protein 49.9g100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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