Apple stuffed squash

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Acorn squash halved and seeded
1tablespoonMelted butter or margarine
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround cinnamon
2cupsCooked white or brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)
1cupUnsweetened applesauce
½cupChopped celery
½cupChopped toasted pecans
¼cupPacked brown sugar
½teaspoonOnion powder
½teaspoonGround ginger
4smallsApple wedges

Directions

Place squash cut-side down in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. Turn squash cut-side up; brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon. Combine rice, applesauce, celery, pecans, brown sugar, onion powder, and ginger. Fill squash evenly with rice stuffing. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with apple wedges.

Source: Seasonal Inspirations for Rice Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias