Rice-Stuffed Butternut Squash
Cooking for 2
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The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish an exotic flavor. "It's delicious and beautiful, and tastes best when butternut squash is in season," notes Elaine Sweet of Dallas, Texas.
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 pounds)
- 3/4 cup cooked long grain and wild rice
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons mango chutney
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons butter
Directions:
Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each half so it sits flat. Place pulp side down in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp, leaving about a 1/4-in. shell.
In a large bowl, combine the pulp, rice, ricotta cheese, cranberries, chutney, onion, curry powder, salt and pepper. Spoon into squash shells. Dot with butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender. Yield: 2 servings.