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Cooking at Home - Spiced Baked Squash
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Makes: 4 servings
This side dish is perfect for a fall or winter meal. Squash cooked with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger creates a simple dish to accompany your favorite entrée.
Ingredients
- vegetable cooking spray
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 dash salt
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat the baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
- Wash the squash. Cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch slices.
- Place the squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- Melt the margarine on low heat in a small saucepan.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the saucepan.
- Spread the margarine mix on the squash.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
Source: Spicy Baked Squash, Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/4 of prepared squash, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 96 |
Total Fat | 6 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 89 mg |
Carbohydrates | 12 g |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
Total Sugars | 0 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 1 g |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Calcium | 43 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Potassium | 379 mg |