Orange Pecan Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Acorn squash2
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Orange peel1/4 Teaspoon, grated
 Orange juice
 Pecans2 Tablespoon, chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Halve squash lengthwise and discard seeds.

MAKING
2) Grease a baking sheet and place squash cut side down.
3) Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes till squash are tender.
4) Take out the pulp keeping a thin shell.
5) Mix together squash pulp, butter, brown sugar, salt, and orange peel.
6) Blend in enough orange juice about 2 teaspoons till fluffy.
7) Place mixture into shells.
8) Sprinkle pecans on top.
9) Bake for further 10 minutes.

SERVING
10) Serve hot.
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