Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme

Health score
6%
Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme
30 min.
4
568kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme! This tasty recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.

This recipe starts with a medium acorn squash, halved and seeded, which is then cooked to tender perfection in the microwave. The squash is then stuffed with a mouth-watering mixture of prepared broccoli and cheese flavored rice, savory turkey breakfast sausage, chopped apple, and crushed coriander seed. The addition of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top adds the perfect finishing touch, melting beautifully under the microwave's gentle heat.

With a caloric breakdown of 568 kcal per serving, this dish offers a well-balanced profile of macronutrients, featuring 16.69% protein, 62.99% fat, and 20.32% carbohydrates. Whether you're looking for a new and exciting side dish or a complete meal in itself, this Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme is sure to impress and satisfy.

So why not give this recipe a try for your next meal? It's simple, delicious, and sure to be a hit with family and friends. Enjoy the flavors and the love that goes into making this Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme!

Ingredients

  • medium acorn squash halved seeded
  • 0.5 cup apples chopped
  • ounce broccoli and cheese rice mix flavored
  • teaspoons coriander seeds crushed
  • 0.5 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • pound diestel breakfast sausage 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.
  2. Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.
  3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.
  5. Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts

Calories568kcal
Protein16.69%
Fat62.99%
Carbs20.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.75
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.564347982407%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
1.18mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:568.14kcal
28.41%
Fat:40.08g
61.66%
Saturated Fat:15.55g
97.16%
Carbohydrates:29.08g
9.69%
Net Carbohydrates:25.87g
9.41%
Sugar:1.7g
1.88%
Cholesterol:106.55mg
35.52%
Sodium:971.29mg
42.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.9g
47.79%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.32%
Vitamin B3:6.14mg
30.68%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.52%
Phosphorus:260.4mg
26.04%
Potassium:785.68mg
22.45%
Zinc:3.08mg
20.52%
Iron:3.57mg
19.85%
Vitamin B12:1.08µg
18.02%
Vitamin C:14mg
16.97%
Calcium:166.39mg
16.64%
Magnesium:58.25mg
14.56%
Fiber:3.22g
12.87%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.42%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.31%
Vitamin A:600.53IU
12.01%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.58%
Vitamin D:1.56µg
10.39%
Copper:0.16mg
8.17%
Folate:22.46µg
5.62%
Selenium:2.85µg
4.07%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%
Vitamin K:1.15µg
1.1%
Source:Allrecipes