Acorn Squash with Spinach Stuffing

Name: Acorn Squash with Spinach Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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.
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.
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.

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PamHill

Sep 14, 2014

I made this and omitted the butter, pecans, and only a dash of salt at the end of sauteing the spinach. This is a very good side dish. Since I only had one acorn squash I didn't use a whole package of spinach. Tasty and healthy!
Mkleinschmit

Jun 4, 2013

Yum! used panko mixed with parmesan cheese instead of bread crumbs.
mkjohnson

Nov 14, 2012

I made acorn squash for the first time using this recipe -- my husband and I both loved it! I sauteed some fresh garlic with the onions and celery. Next time I will try the parmesan suggestion, too!
PaigeIdzerda

Nov 4, 2012

This is an excellent recipe, I sprinkled fresh grated parmesan cheese on top after baking and put back into the oven to melt, I will definitely be making this often. Thank you for the great recipe and to the cook who suggested microwaving 4 min for cutting the squash easily.
redisaid

Jan 31, 2012

Loved the flavors in this recipe as well as the ease of making it. I had to microwave the squash for a few minutes (about 4) in order to cut it safely as it was so hard. Next time I will brush the cut sides with additional butter for moisture and flavor but other than that, I loved it and will make it often!
spiderman13

Sep 28, 2011

I also added some white rice which was amazing!!