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Low Sodium Roasted Southwestern Acorn Squash

Servings

2

Serving size

1/2 filled squash
COOKING TIME
45 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.

Low Sodium Roasted Southwestern Acorn Squash

Ingredients

12 ounces Acorn squash (about 1 large, halved and seeded)
1 tsp. Olive oil
1 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
1 small White onions (diced)
1 Medium stalk Celery, raw (diced)
1 small Carrots, raw (peeled and diced)
1 15 ounce can Canned no salt added black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 tsp.. Ground cumin
1/2 tsp. Chili powder
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 small Red bell peppers (seeded and diced)
1 1/4 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
3 ounce Monterey jack cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the acorn squash halves cut side down on a cookie sheet or a large skillet and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes until tender.

While the squash is roasting place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes.

Add the black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and diced red pepper. Toss well and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes. Remove from the heat until the squash are finished roasting.

When the squash is roasted spoon the black bean mixture equally into the halves. Top the squash with the shredded cheese and return to the oven for about 5 - 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Roasted acorn squash is fantastic and so versatile. It makes the perfect side dish but this is a simple and delicious way to get everything good for you in a main course. Beans, veggies, high fiber, great vitamins… You won’t even know that it’s good for you.

"You know, when you get your first asparagus, or your first acorn squash, or your first really good tomato of the season, those are the moments that define the cook's year. I get more excited by that than anything else."

Mario Batali, Chef