Prepare Stuffed Acorn Squash for a Vegetarian Delight

Looking for a healthy, tasty meal that wont break the bank? Look no further, my friend. Ive got ya covered. These spicy stuffed acorn squashes are hearty and filling, but the best part is that they round out to only about three dollars each. Seriously. Most of the ingredients you already probably have on hand, too---ground cumin, an extra can of black beans in the back of your pantry, some veggie stock, leftover diced tomatoes from a recipe you made a few days ago...lets put it all to good use! Bulgur is a quick-cooking whole grain that packs in plenty of fiber and chew. If you dont have bulgur laying around, or cant find it in the bulk bins at your local health food store, try quinoa or even brown rice instead. For this, I cooked the bulgur with vegetable broth, spicy diced tomatoes and ground cumin for extra flavor. Then, I just tossed some black beans in it before stuffing into the roasted acorn squash halves. The result is a deliciously simply vegetarian meal that tastes even better when reheated the next day. Youre going to love it! Happy cooking!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.