ACORN SQUASH WITH SPICED BRAZIL NUT FILLING

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Whole and chopped Brazil Nuts can now be found in my area thanks to Trader Joe's and EarthFare. This is great recipe for a brazil nut filling. From an old Southern Living.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 acorn squash
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup brazil nut, chopped
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise; then scrape out seeds and stringy portions.
  • Put dry ingredients, nuts and grated rind in mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Place squash halves in baking pan and fill with crumbly mixture.
  • Set the bottom of the baking pan in hot water, cover and bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.

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