PINEAPPLE CINNAMON STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Show off your creativity in the kitchen with this surprising recipe. Preparation time: 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large acorn squash
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut the squash in half, and remove the seeds and any excess membrane. Place cut side up in a baking dish. Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cinnamon, pineapple, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. When squash has been cooked, remove from oven. Let cool down for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully scoop out the pulp from both halves and combine with the pineapple and cinnamon mixture. Replace mixture into shells and return to the oven and bake for 7 minutes until pineapple is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

nayon ahmed
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This recipe is perfect for a fall dinner party.


Mike Kyes
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next potluck.


ninpo nica
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This recipe looks a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth it.


Paul Nchima
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe might change my mind.


sharmaa official
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


naomi george
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I love the combination of pineapple and cinnamon. I bet this dish is amazing.


Mahovs Khan Mahad
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I'm always looking for new and exciting squash recipes. This one looks like a winner.


Mm Jjb
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


MR MARG
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Zoé Tuck
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pineapple.


Ben Nzambu
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5 stars! This dish is amazing.


Tyrone Jonkers
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Abdii Zaakir
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor.


tamoor yousaf
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat squash. My kids loved the sweet and tangy filling.


Blaka 254
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I love the way the pineapple and cinnamon complement each other in this dish. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


binod siwakoti
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover squash.


Hillary Enyonam
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is so flavorful and the squash is roasted to perfection.


Ja'Kaylnn Dean
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use fresh or canned pineapple.


Solomon Inumidun
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of pineapple and cinnamon is divine.


Ali Warraich
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This pineapple cinnamon stuffed acorn squash was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the squash was cooked to perfection.