Fruited Acorn Squash Rings

Source: Tea Cozy, Vegan and Gluten Free, Yahoo Groups

2 large Acorn squash
4 Tbsp vegan margarine, divided
2 Tbsp Maple syrup
1 medium Onion, quartered and sliced
1 large Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 large Red Delicious apple, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 Banana, sliced
1 Orange, sectioned and cut into 1" pieces
1/2 tsp Curry powder
1/4 tsp Pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Chopped toasted almonds

Cut ends from squash. Slice each squash crosswise into 4 rings. Remove seeds. Place rings in an oiled, foil-lined baking pan. In a small saucepan, bring 2 tb margarine and syrup to a boil. Brush each ring with syrup mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 to 15 mintues, bating with syrup mixture. In a skillet, saute onion in remaining margarine. Add apples and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in banana, orange and seasonings. Heat through. Place rings on serving platter. Fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Serves: 8


				*Fruited Acorn Squash Rings*