"Acorn squash’s natural shape makes it just right for stuffing. This filling has Mediterranean flair: olives, tomato paste, white beans and Parmesan cheese. Serve with: Mixed green salad with radicchio and red onion and crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium acorn squash, halved (see Tip) and seeded
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1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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8 cups chopped chard leaves (about 1 large bunch chard)
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1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
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1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
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1/3 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Note)
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
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: Make it easier to cut a pumpkin, acorn squash or other winter squash: pierce in several places with a fork; microwave on High for 45 to 60 seconds. Use a large sharp knife to cut in half. Remove the seeds and stringy fibers with a spoon. Ingredient