Brown Rice Vegetable Stuffed Squash

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Brown Rice & Vegetable Stuffed Squash Photo
Brown Rice & Vegetable Stuffed Squash
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2
large acorn or golden acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)

1
cup uncooked quick cooking brown rice

2
cups broccoli florets, chopped

1/2
teaspoon black pepper

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/4
cup chopped almonds, toasted

3/4
cup shredded sharp Cheddar or smoked gouda cheese



 
Preparation:
1.
Cut squash in half crosswise; scrape out and discard seeds. Trim off stems and a small portion of pointed ends to allow squash to stand when turned over. Place squash halves cut sides down on microwavable plate; microwave on HIGH 12 to 15 minutes, or until almost tender when pierced. Place squash halves in 13X9-inch baking pan, cut sides up. Cover; let stand 3 minutes or until ready to fill. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2.
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions adding broccoli, pepper and salt during last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir in almonds.

3.
Mound rice mixture into squash, overflowing into dish if necessary; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender and cheese is melted.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Fiber 11 g
Carbohydrate 66 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Saturated Fat 5 g
Total Fat 15 g
Calories from Fat 31 %
Calories 429
Protein 15 g
Sodium 437 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 2-1/2
Vegetable 1
Starch 4


This recipe appears in: Vegetarian

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