Here’s a festive dish that’s sure to make an impression. Acorn squash is oven poached then stuffed with savory spinach and pecans. It makes a beautiful centerpiece or savory side for a Gentle Thanksgiving meal. This simple dish provides vibrant color and great taste in addition to good nutrition and healthy fiber.

Ingredients:

3 small acorn squash
1 cup celery, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 lb. fresh spinach, chopped
6 Tbs. dry breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. pecans, chopped
salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Cut squash in half and discard seeds.
2. Place squash, cut side down, in 15"x10"x1" baking pan; fill with hot water to a depth of ½".
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° F for 40 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute celery and onions in water until tender; add spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
5. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and pecans.
6. Drain water from baking pan; turn squash cut side up.
7. Stuff with spinach mixture; sprinkle crumb mixture over top.
8. Bake 15 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Find this recipe here and for more great Thanksgiving recipes, visit www.VegWeb.com!

 

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A new review published in the journal Diabetologia adds more evidence linking meat consumption to diabetes risk. The meta-analysis examined data from 12 cohort studies. Findings reveal that people who ate the most meat had the highest risk of type 2 diabetes. High intakes of all types of meat were associated with a 17 percent increase in the risk of type-2 diabetes. Consumption of red meat and processed meat was associated with 21 and 41 percent increased risk, respectively.

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Jody encourages individuals to plan cruelty-free parties for the purpose of sharing delicious vegan products with others. Want to host a gourmet, yet effortless, Gentle Thanksgiving? You can order your meal from BuyKind.com, which is now offering special Thanksgiving menus like butternut squash soup, veggie smoked "turkey" with stuffing and homemade gravy, cranberries, maple syrup yams, pumpkin pie and much more! With the simple click of your mouse, you'll have fresh, mouth-watering creations from top gourmet restaurants delivered to your door.

Thanks to Jody, people everywhere can host get-togethers that feature two crucial components: great taste and kindness.

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