National Acorn Squash Day - Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium, as well as smaller amounts of vitamins C, vitamin B, magnesium, and manganese.

Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash with 

Brown Rice, Quinoa, Raisins,
Garbanzo Beans, and Apples 

Ingredients per one serving
1/2 Acorn Squash, seeded
1/3c Brown Rice and Quinoa, cooked
2 tsp Raisins
1 Tbsp Garbanzo Beans
1/4 cup diced Apples

Directions
Preheat oven to 350° degrees. Cut the squash in half and place cut side down in an aluminum foil-lined pan. Add two cups water. Bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes or until tender. 

Combine cooked brown rice, quinoa, raisins, garbanzo beans, and apples. Place half cup in acorn squash.

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