Recipe: Stuffed winter squash

STUFFED WINTER SQUASH

Serves 4.

Note: From "Jane Brody's Good Food Book." There will be leftover stuffing. Cost per serving: $1.25.

• 2 medium acorn or 2 small butternut squashes, about 11/4 lb. each

• 1 tbsp. butter or margarine

• 3 c. peeled and chopped apples, preferably tart cooking apples

• 1/2 c. chopped onion

• 3/4 c. grated cheese, such as Cheddar, Gouda or Swiss

• 1/4 c. lemon juice

• 2 tbsp. currants or raisins

• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, plus a few sprinkles for garnish

Directions

Melt the butter or margarine in a small skillet and sauté the apples and onion for about 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Combine the apple-onion mixture, cottage cheese, grated cheese, lemon juice, currants or raisins and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl.

Fill each squash half with this mixture and sprinkle cinnamon over each. Place on a baking sheet or shallow pan, cover with foil, and bake in oven for about 20 minutes or until they are thoroughly heated.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories...............................370Sodium ............................620 mg

Fat.......................................12 g Carbohydrates .....................45 g

Protein23 gCholesterol39 mg

Dietary fiber9 g