Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushroom Ragu

Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushroom Ragu

Serve savory mushroom ragù in acorn squash bowls for a dramatic dish that is surprisingly filling.

Total Time: 1 hr. 8 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 58 min.
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:
1 acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
3 tsp. olive oil, divided use
½ medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (15-oz.) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. fresh oregano (or thyme), finely chopped
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Brush the interior of each squash half with ½ tsp. oil.
3. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven. Set aside.
4. Heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
5. Add onion and mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 7 minutes, or until onions are translucent and mushrooms are lightly browned.
6. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
7. Add tomatoes and oregano. Season with salt and pepper if desired; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
8. Spoon half of the sauce mixture into each squash half.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 239
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 152 mg
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sugar: 9 g
Protein: 7 g

P90X/X2 Portions
½ Fat
3½ Vegetable

P90X3 Portions
2½ Carb
1 Fat

Body Beast Portions
8 Vegetable
1 Fat

Containers
5 Green
1 ½ tsp

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