Acorn Squash With Spinach Stuffing

Very simple side dish with very simple ingredients. The color is great and the taste is even better. It's a great comfy fall dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  small acorn squash
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 3  green onions, chopped
• 1  lb fresh spinach, chopped
• 6  tablespoons  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 inches Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute celery and onions in water until tender. Add the spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
3. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans. Drain water from baking pan. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with spinach mixture; sprinkle crumb mixture over top. Bake 15 minutes longer or until the squash is tender.