Mexican

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash is for Dinner.

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash takes 60 minutes to cook.

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash are:

2 medium Acorn Squash (1.25 lbs each)
2 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Black Pepper, divided
1 cup Black Beans, rinsed & drained
1/2 cup Pine Nuts (*Toasted)
1 large Tomato, coarsely chopped
2 Scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp ground Cumin
2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded

Here is how you make Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash:

Preheat oven to 425 deg., coat rimmed baking sheet with Olive Oil Spray.Brush cut sides and cavity of Squash with olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of Pepper. Place cut-side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until tender (don't pierce with fork)Mix Black Beans, Pine Nuts, Tomato, Scallions, Cumin and remaining 1/4 tsp Pepper in medium bowl. Spoon heaping 1/2 cup of bean mixture into each squash half, pressing down gently to get all filling in. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden brown.*Toast Pine Nuts - put nuts in skillet on med heat, until lightly golden.Makes 4 ServingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LRENAUD1.

The nutritional information for Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 288.5

• Total Fat: 13.9 g
• Cholesterol: 5.7 mg
• Sodium: 46.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
• Protein: 9.3 g

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash is Mexican cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash is Vegetarian