Acorn squash Asian delight
by ElenaM
This recipe is my own creation using Asian flavors and spices to better enjoy squash.Be sure you will impress your best friend, sweetheart, partener with the delicate flavors of this dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 pound ground meat of your choice ; (lamb, pork, beef)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger ; chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic ; chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves ; chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Chinese 5 spices
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the squash horizontally in half. Remove seeds.Place squash halves on baking sheet cut side down and bake for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile in a frying pan at high temperature stir fry the ground meat, garlic, ginger, chopped cilantro in oil for 5 to 7 minutes adding the sesame oil, Chinese 5 spices, soy sauce.
Stuff the two halves of acorn squash with the meat mixture.Cover with aluminium foil and return to the oven for baking another 30 minutes.
Serve hot.
NOTES
ElenaM
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (480g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 2 | ||
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| Calories: 772 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 510 (66%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 56.6g | 75 % | |
| Saturated Fat 18.3g | 92 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 26.5g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 4.3g | ||
| Cholesterol 159mg | 49 % | |
| Sodium 953.6mg | 33 % | |
| Potassium 1452.8mg | 38 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.6g | 7 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 15 % | |
| Sugars, other 20.9g | ||
| Protein 42g | 60 % | |
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Calories per serving: 772
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