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Spicy Baked Squash

Spicy Baked Squash

23 Ratings
23 Ratings
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Spicy Baked Squash
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 °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.

Notes

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of prepared squash, 1/4 of recipe (126g)
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

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 96
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 43 mg
Potassium 379 mg
Sodium 89 mg
Copper 74 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 35 mg
Phosphorus 40 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 78 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 19 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 1 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups

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Less is better with the added brown sugar.

10/27/20
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