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Grilled Acorn Squash with Tofu

Source: dLife

A sweet acorn squash/tofu casserole.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	132.5

Total Carbs	28.0 g

Dietary Fiber	3.4 g

Sugars	9.9 g

Total Fat	1.9 g

Saturated Fat	0.4 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.5 g

Potassium	778.2 mg

Protein	4.2 g

Sodium	53.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 1.9 Fat, 3.2 Vegetables, 0.1 Meat, 0.3 Other Carbs, 0.1 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

4.0
4 each acorn squash 4.0
4 oz Tofu, firm, silken, light, 1" slice 1.0
1 each eggs 2.0
2 each egg whites 3.0
3 tbsp packed light brown sugar 2.0
2 tsp Margarine, 80% fat, unsalted 0.5
0 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground allspice 0.125
0.125 tsp ground nutmeg 1.0
1 pinch salt 1.0
1 pinch black pepper

Directions

Preheat grill to medium heat.
Poke holes in squash in several places with a knife. Grill for 35 to 40 minutes or until squash is soft. Let rest until cool enough to touch.
Slice squash into halves and spoon out and throw away seeds. Spoon out pulp and smash in a large bowl. Mix in tofu, egg, egg whites, brown sugar, margarine, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg; mix until smooth. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Mix in tofu, egg, egg whites, brown sugar, margarine, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg; mix until smooth. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spoon mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.