Acorn Squash w/Walnut And White Bean Stuffing (6 Pts)

Acorn Squash w/Walnut And White Bean Stuffing (6 Pts)

2 large acorn squash, cut in half crosswise seeded
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 medium red onion
1 rib celery, choppedBasic-Recipes.com
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 package of Gimme Lean Beef* 14 oz
1 cup of canned white beans ; rinsed drained well
1/4 cup of walnut pieces
1 tablespoon of tamari or soy sauce
1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup of grated soy cheese or mozzarella, optional

Cut a thin slice off bottom of each squash so it sits flat. Place 4squashhalves, cavity side down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add 1/2 cup water and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 12 to 15 minutes until almost cooked through. Or, you can cook the squash in the oven. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place squash halves, cavity side down, on a baking pan with sides lined with foil. Add 1/2 cup water to pan and bake squash 35minutesuntil almost cooked through. Set squash aside. Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onions, celery, garlic, thyme and oregano and sauté 3 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add the Gimme Lean, crumbling it with your fingers as you put it into pan so it resembles ground beef. Cook 2 minutes, add white beans, walnuts, tamari and parsley. Combine mixture well. Season with salt and pepper. Turn squash cut side up and divide stuffing evenly among squash halves. Pack stuffing in and mound top about 2 inches above squash surface, pressing lightly. You can top each squash half with 1tablespoon soy cheese or mozzarella cheese, if desired. Place stuffed squash back on a baking dish, add 1/2 cup water to pan to prevent sticking and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes until heated through. Serving Size: 4

Per serving (without soy cheese or mozzarella): 364 calories, 20 percentcalories from fat, 25 grams protein, 51 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams total fiber, 8 grams total fat, no cholesterol, 690 milligrams sodium.

*Gimme Lean is a soy-based "ground beef." It comes in a 14-ounce tube is a substitute for raw ground beef. It's available at natural food stores.

Recipe by Steve Petusevsky, "Vegetarian Today" column, November 16, 2000. Recipe By: Sun-Sentinel Food, Vegetarian Today

Shared by: Michele, AllNewspaperRecipes

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 121 Calories; 4g Fat (26.6%calories from fat); 5g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mgCholesterol; 17mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0