HEINZ Beans Canada: Maple Bean Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Maple Bean Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 262 Calories, 8.4 g protein, 3.6 g fat, 52.6 g carbohydrate, 8.3 g fibre, 379 mg sodium. Good source of iron (22% DV) and vitamin C (23% DV).


1 tbsp (15 mL)	butter
1	small onion, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL)	chopped fresh rosemary
¼ cup (50 mL)	dried cranberries
1 can (14 oz/398 mL)	HEINZ^® Maple Style Beans
½ tsp (2 mL)	finely grated orange zest
2	medium acorn or pepper squash, about 1 lb (500 g) each
¼ tsp (1 mL)	freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden brown. Stir in the rosemary and cranberries and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the baked beans and orange zest.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and discard the seeds. Par-cook the squash in the microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle the inside of the squash with pepper. Divide the bean mixture between the squash and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until squash is tender.

Makes 4 servings.

For a holiday side-dish, let the squash rest for 5 minutes then quarter and arrange on a platter with sprigs of fresh rosemary.

For make-ahead ease, prepare the filling and precook the squash up to 1 day ahead, and bake just before serving.

For a grilled version, set the stuffed squash on a medium grill, close the lid and cook until tender.