Acorn Squash with Spinach Stuffing

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022
Here's a recipe that combines two of my favorite vegetables - squash and spinach. It's one of my family's favorites.

Ingredients

  • 3 small acorn squash
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute celery and onions in oil until tender. Add the spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
  3. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans and remaining salt. Drain water from baking pan. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with spinach mixture; sprinkle crumb mixture over top. Dot with butter. Bake 15 minutes longer or until the squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 189 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein.