Acorn Squash Stuffed with Beef and Rice; the Saga, Part IV Recipe
Ingredients
- Acorn Squash Stuffed with Beef and Rice
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 1/3 cup Basmati rice
- 2/3 cup (5oz, 150gr) beef stock
- 6oz (180gr mince) ground beef
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp powdered
- 1 rib celery
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 3 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbs cornstarch (corn flour, maizena) dissolved in 2 tbs water
- 2 tbs toasted sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 746g | |
| Calories 666 | |
| Calories from Fat 154 | 23% |
| Total Fat 17.92g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 2.71g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1344mg | 56% |
| Potassium 1862mg | 53% |
| Total Carbs 117.89g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 38% |
| Sugars 4.84g | 3% |
| Protein 13.99g | 22% |
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