Couscous & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash

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4.5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    410 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Others

  • Cuisine

    American

Couscous & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 acorn squash
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Saute the couscous in the oil for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cranberries, salt and water and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 14 minutes.
  5. While the couscous cooks microwave 2 acorn squash until tender, about 5 minutes each.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  7. Let the squash cool slightly, then cut it open and scoop out the seeds.
  8. When the couscous is done stir in the green onions and lemon juice.
  9. Spoon the couscous into the squash and bake for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 311mg (13%) Potassium 883mg (25%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 851IU (17%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 311mg 13%
Potassium 883mg 19%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 851IU 17%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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