Instructions: INTRO : Bulgur-stuffed acorn squash is a healthful meal in itself. Acorn squash is a good source of beta carotene. The lean ground beef combined with the bulgur gives you 26 grams of protein. Learn how to stuff acorn squash in Step 5.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes.

Cooking Time: 1 hour 12
minutes.

Serves 4 generously.

TIP: Removing most of the beef fat from the skillet reduces the saturated fat.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. Heat a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, about 4 minutes or until browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate.

Step 2: Spoon off all but 1 teaspoon of fat from skillet. Add leeks and garlic, and saute about 5 minutes or until browned.

Step 3: Add the tomatoes and dried herbs to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the bulgur. Cover and gently simmer about 15 minutes.

Step 4: Stir in the beef and season with the salt and pepper. Stuff the mixture into squash and place in a roasting pan. Bake about 45 minutes or until tender.

Step 5: To stuff the squash, slice it lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

Cut a thin slice from base of each half so it will sit flat. Spoon the filling into each half.

Cooking: Good Food Thats Good for You.

NOTES : Dont think the beef was necessary; ground turkey would do, so would nuts and mushrooms or cooked black beans...

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