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Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 8oz (240gr) sausage, removed from casings
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 cup (8oz, 240gr) tomatoes, peeled, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 320g | |
| Calories 246 | |
| Calories from Fat 128 | 52% |
| Total Fat 14.51g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 2.85g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium 816mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 26.83g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 6.82g | 5% |
| Protein 6.16g | 10% |
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