Roasted Acorn Squash With Spinach and Gruyere

• acorn squash2 lb
• frozen chopped spinach1 package

  thawed

• shredded gruyere cheese4 ounces
• chopped walnuts1⁄4 cup
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the squash and cut each in half lenghthwise: scoop out and discard seeds; Place squash halves, cut side down, in a 10-by-15 inch pan.

2. 2

   Bake in a 400 degree regular or convection oven until squash is just tender when pierced, 25 to 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, squeeze moisture from spinach; in a bowl, mix spinach, 3/4 cup cheese and walnuts; season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   With tongs or a spatula, turn squash halves over and spoon spinach mixture equally into cavities of squash; Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

5. 5

   Return squash to oven and bake until cheese melts and filling is hot in the center, 15 to 20 minutes, Serve.