Curried Acorn Squash Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time55 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 6 large acorn squash, halved, seeds removed boiling water
 Onions1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Curry powder2 Teaspoon
 Melted butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Apples2 Medium, unpeeled
 Cooked rice3 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, shells removed
 Salt1 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

MAKING
2) In a shallow baking dish with 1/2 inch of boiling water, place the squash halves with the cut sides down.
3) Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until done. Alternately, cook in the microwave on HIGH for 12-14 minutes, turn and rotate at an interval of 4 minutes.
4) In a large saucepan, saute the onions and curry powder in butter over a medium heat. Alternately, cook in the microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes.
5) Stir in the apples and cook for about 3 minutes. Alternately, cook in the microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutes.
6) Stir in the rice, sunflower seeds and salt, blend well.
7) Spoon the stuffing into the squash and refrigerate ( up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months)
8) Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Alternately, cook in the microwave on HIGH for 3-6 minutes.

SERVING
9) Serve in a nice plate.
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