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Stuff It, Acorn Squash!

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Ingredients

  • Acorn squash
  • Wild rice (cooked)
  • Dried cranberries
  • Pecans
  • Olive oil spray

Details

Level of difficulty Easy
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and halve the acorn squash.

Step 2

Scoop out the seeds.

Step 3

Save the seeds to bake by themselves (see ‘So Seedy’ recipe).

Step 4

Spray a baking pan with olive oil.

Step 5

Bake the acorn squash, cut side down, for about 20 minutes.

Step 6

While the squash is baking, cook the wild rice according to the package instructions.

Step 7

Mix dried cranberries into the wild rice.

Step 8

Take the tray out of the oven and flip the squash over.

Step 9

Fill the halves with the wild rice mixture.

Step 10

Sprinkle pecans on top.

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Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
  • 6 -8 bacon slices
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 small jar semi-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Carefully slice the chicken breasts, forming a pocket, without cutting right through.
  2. Fry the breasts until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Layer bacon slices on a chopping board.
  4. Place the chicken breast on the far left, and top with spinach leaves, semi-dried tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Roll the chicken breast in the bacon slices, folding it closed as you go.
  6. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes at 375°F.
  7. Serve, and enjoy!

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