Acorn Squash

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 squash halves

Acorn Squash

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash

halved and seeded

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Turn acorn squash upside down onto a cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until it begins to soften approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 3

Remove squash from the oven and turn onto a plate so that the flesh is facing upwards. Place butter and brown sugar into the squash and place remaining squash over the other piece. Place squash in a baking dish (so the squash won't slide around too much) while baking.

Step 4

Place squash in the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven and bake another 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Acorn Squash

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 188.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 35.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 17.9g

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 968.3IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 23.7mg 40%

Folate: 37mcg 9%

Calcium: 84.1mg 8%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 70.3mg 25%

Potassium: 767.5mg 22%

Sodium: 51.2mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 53.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.