Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard & White Beans

Name: Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard & White Beans
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash, halved (see Tip) and seeded; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 8 cups chopped chard leaves, (about 1 large bunch chard); 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided; 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Note); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons water

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard & White Beans was pinched from <a href="http://www.ivillage.com/acorn-squash-stuffed-chard-white-beans/3-r-296001" target="_blank">www.ivillage.com.</a>

"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 tablespoon tomato paste

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1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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8 cups chopped chard leaves, (about 1 large bunch chard)

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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

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1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided

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1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives

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1/2 cup chopped onion

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1/3 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Note)

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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2 tablespoons water

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