Served as side dish. Non-vegetarian dish. Speciality: Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat. Fat, Low Calorie, Low Protein diet.

2 Acorn Squash, halved and seeded

1 Tablespoon melted Butter

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

2 cups cooked Brown Rice (cooked in chicken broth)

1 cup unsweetened Applesauce

1/2 cup chopped Celery

1/2 cup chopped toasted Pecans

1/8 cup Honey or Maple Syrup

1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder

1/2 teaspoon ground Ginger

Place squash cut-side down in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes. Turn squash cut-side up; brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon. Combine rice, applesauce, celery, pecans, honey, onion powder and ginger. Fill squash evenly with rice stuffing. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes.

Preparation time: 1 hour

Cooking time: 1 1/2 hours

Serves: 4

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