Acorn Squash Stuffed With Apple Couscous Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 c. Couscous
- 1 c. Apple juice
- 1/4 c. Prunes, pitted & minced
- 1/4 c. Dry cranberries
- 1/4 c. Dry apples
- 1/4 c. Apple juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom, grnd
- 1 Tbsp. Maple syrup
- 4 x Acorn squash, halved & seeded
- 1/4 c. Pecans, toasted & minced, optional
Directions
- Place couscous in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Bring apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan & pour over the couscous. Cover & set aside till the juice is absorbed. This will take 15 min.
- Stir in the fruit, apple juice concentrate, cardamom & maple syrup.
- Set aside.
- Steam squash halves till tender, about 15 min. Drain & place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350F. Fill squash halves with the couscous mix & bake for 20 min. Top with pecans & serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 241g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 210 | |
| Calories from Fat 14 | 7% |
| Total Fat 1.71g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.19g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 729mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 46.81g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 10.26g | 7% |
| Protein 4.44g | 7% |
