====== Apple Stuffed Squash ======

  *3 acorn squash or Hubbard squash cut in half lengthwise, seeded
  *2 Tbsp maple syrup
  *1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  *1 Tbsp olive oil
  *1 large onion, finely chopped
  *1 large rib celery, thinly sliced
  *1-2 Granny Smith (or cooking apple), cored and cut into 1/4" dice
  *1/3 cup golden raisins
  *1/4 cup uncooked bulgar wheat
  *3/4 cup chicken broth
  *3/4 tsp salt
  *1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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===== Squash: =====
  - Cut squash in half and clean out center. For easier cutting microwave on high for 3 min.
  - Preheat oven to 400 deg. Coat baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Brush cut sides of squash with total of 1 Tbsp maple syrup. Place squash, cut side down, on pan.
  - Cover pan and bake for 30 - 45 min. or until fork tender.

===== Stuffing: =====
   - In nonstick skillet, toast walnuts over medium heat until fragrant, 3 min. Transfer to plate.
   - In same skillet, heat  oil over ned-high heat.  Add onion and celery, cook 3 min. Add apple, raisins, bulgur, broth, salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to med., cover. Simmer 12 to 15 min. or until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in walnuts.
   - Reduce oven to 375deg. Turn squash halves, cut side up. Fill each squash with about 1/2 cup stuffing. Drizzle with remaining syrup.
   - Bake in 375deg oven for 15 min. or until stuffing is heated through and tops are glazed with syrup.

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