Stuffed Acorn Squash

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   Cut 1 medium acorn squash in half horizontally; remove seeds.

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   Place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray, cut side down.

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   Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.

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   While squash is cooking, saute 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped mushroom, 1/3 cup white beans and 1 clove chopped garlic in 2 teaspoons olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes.

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   Add 1 cup cooked wild or brown rice and 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios to mixture and continue to stir until heated through, about 1 minute more.

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   Set aside.

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   Remove squash from the oven, stuff each half with the rice and bean mixture, then top each half with 2 tbsp parmesan cheese.

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   Place in oven again and cook an additional 10 minutes.

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   NUTRIENT TOTALS.

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    Calories: 641.7.

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    Protein: 23.6 g.

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    Carbohydrate: 110.2 g.

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    Dietary Fiber: 16.2 g.

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    Total Sugars: 6.101 g.

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    Total Fat: 16.5 g.

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    Saturated Fat: 3.59 g.

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    Cholesterol: 6.8 mg.

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    Total Omega-3 FA: .438 g.

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    Calcium: 362.5 mg.

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    Iron: 7.457 mg.

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    Sodium: 763.8 mg.

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    Vitamin C: 55.4 mg.

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    Folate: 198.2 mcg.

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    Folic Acid: 0 mcg.

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    Food Folate: 198.2 mcg.

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