{"id":9550,"date":"2013-10-21T15:14:29","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T15:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/?p=9550"},"modified":"2013-10-21T16:10:46","modified_gmt":"2013-10-21T16:10:46","slug":"crockpot-acorn-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/c\/crockpot-acorn-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"Crock Pot Acorn Squash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I have been in a serious relationship with my crock pot for the last five years<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. I use my crock pot to cook chicken, roast, pork, vegetables, and ribs.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">From the meat I make a lot of tacos, enchiladas, chicken noodle soup, Philly sandwiches, buffalo chicken pizza\u2026the possibilities are endless.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To save time when using my crock pot I use crock pot liners (one-time use liners).<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I also, cover the top with aluminum foil and place the lid on the foil.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It seems to keeps the meat extra moist and lid clean-up is a breeze.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Today was our final CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) fresh produce pick up.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the bag we received: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">acorn squash, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, red and white onions.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I\u2019ve never made acorn squash before, so this was a great opportunity to try a new crockpot recipe. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Making it was super easy and it tasted great. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">From the produce I also made <a title=\"Stuffed Peppers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/c\/stuffed-peppers\/\">stuffed peppers <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, <a title=\"Pepper Poppers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/e\/stuffed-csa-bag\/\">Nancy\u2019s Pepper Poppers<\/a>, and <a title=\"Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili\" href=\"http:\/\/sweettreatsmore.com\/2012\/12\/jalapeno-popper-chicken-chili\/\">Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chil<\/a><a title=\"Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili\" href=\"http:\/\/sweettreatsmore.com\/2012\/12\/jalapeno-popper-chicken-chili\/\">i<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Acorn squash is a packed with fiber, vitamin C, thiamin, B6, and vitamin A.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9559\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/a-crockpot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9559\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9559 \" alt=\"Crockpot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/a-crockpot-300x258.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/a-crockpot-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/a-crockpot.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make Crock Pot Cleaning a Breeze!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\">\n<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/a-crockpot-300x258.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Crockpot Acorn Squash<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 acorn squash<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 T. brown sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 T. margarine<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\u00bd t. cinnamon<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\u00bd t. nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Wash squash under running water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Microwave whole squash for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cut top off squash and scoop out the insides, including seeds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Coat inside and top of squash with margarine.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg on the inside and top of squash.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add 1\/3 cup water to the crockpot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the squash in crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cut in fourths and serve with more brown sugar sprinkles on top if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1255<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- start InLinkz script --><\/p>\n<p><a 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