Stuffed Acorn Squash

To make the sqush easier to slice, microwave whole squash on high for 5 minutes to soften skin.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 acorn squash

Ingredients

• 3  small acorn squash
• 5  tablespoons instant brown rice
• 3  tablespoons dried cranberries
• 3  tablespoons  diced celery
• 3  tablespoons  minced onions
• 1  pinch dried sage
• 1  teaspoon butter, divided
• 3  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Slice off points on the bottoms of squash so they will stand in slow cooker.
2. Slice off tops and discard, scoop out seeds.
3. Place squash in slow cooker.
4. Combine rice, cranberries, celery, onion, and sage. Stuff into squash.
5. Dot with butter.
6. Pour 1 tablespoon orange juice into each squash.
7. Pour water into bottom of slow cooker.
8. Cover, and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.
9. Serve with cooked turkey breast.
10. Cut squash in half.