2 each acorn squash, halved
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 each garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 1/2 tsp oil
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup zucchini, diced
1/2 cup yellow squash, diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F. Place squash, cut side down, on a baking sheet
& cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool. Scoop out
the inside & discard the seeds & strings.
Saute pine nuts & green onions in oil for 1 minute. Add mushrooms,
zucchini, yellow squash & tomatoes & saute until just about tender, 5
minutes or so.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon the vegetable mixture into
the squash shells. Serve immediately.
"Vegetarian Gourmet" Fall, 1995
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Nut; Squash; Vegetable
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