Nana's Acorn Squash

New Year's - Holidays and Events

This is a recipe even veggie haters will love! People who like sweet potatoes also love it. It's a family favorite of mine.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Nana's Acorn Squash

Ingredients

1 acorn squash

halved and seeded

salt and pepper to taste

4 tablespoons butter

divided

4 tablespoons brown sugar

Chef John's Porchetta

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

In a microwave safe casserole dish pour enough water to reach 1 1/2 inches in depth. Place the squash halves cut side down in the water and pierce the skin with a fork a few times. Microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.

Step 3

Broil 5 minutes or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh and serve.

Nutritional Information

Nana's Acorn Squash

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 400

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 50.9g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 7.3g 29%

Sugars: 26.3g

Fat: 23.3g 36%

Saturated Fat: 14.6g 73%

Cholesterol: 61.1mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1422.3IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 18mg 30%

Folate: 32.8mcg 8%

Calcium: 102.6mg 10%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 74.6mg 27%

Potassium: 770.5mg 22%

Sodium: 177.8mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 209.4

*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.