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Spiced Baked Squash

Spiced Baked Squash
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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Coat the baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
  4. Wash the squash. Cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch slices.
  5. Place the squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
  6. Melt the margarine on low heat in a small saucepan.
  7. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the saucepan.
  8. Spread the margarine mix on the squash.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.

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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 99
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 89 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 7 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 34 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 235 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 99
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 7 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 34 mg
Potassium 235 mg
Sodium 89 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 13 mg
Phosphorus 20 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 296 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 19 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 11 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups