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Sweet Acorn Squash

Sweet Acorn Squash on a plate
Makes: 4 servings

Squash baked in the oven and then seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg give this dish a taste of fall.

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Put each squash in the microwave. Heat for 1 1/2 minutes on high. This will soften the squash and make it easier to cut.
  3. Cut each squash in half. Remove the seeds and loosen fibers in the middle.
  4. Place the squash on an ungreased baking pan. The cut side of the squash should be face-up, and the uncut part of the squash should touch the pan.
  5. Pour 2 tablespoons of juice into each half of the squash. Spread it evenly on the inside of each squash.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes, until tender.
  7. Season with cinnamon and nutmeg and serve.

Notes

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of one prepared squash, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 85
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 50 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 501 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 85
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 50 mg
Potassium 501 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 28 mg
Phosphorus 42 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 478 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 27 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 46 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 21 mg

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