Spiced Baked Squash
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Spiced Baked Squash

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.

45 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/4 of prepared squash, 1/4 of recipe

99

Calories

1g

Protein

15g

Carbs

5g

Fat

3g

Fiber

10g

Sugar

89mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 0 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • vegetable cooking spray

  • acorn squash

    1

  • salt

    1 dash

  • margarine

    2 tablespoons

  • brown sugar

    3 tablespoons

  • cinnamon

    1 teaspoon

  • nutmeg

    1/4 teaspoon

  • ginger

    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  3. 3

    Coat the baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.

  4. 4

    Wash the squash. Cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch slices.

  5. 5

    Place the squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.

  6. 6

    Melt the margarine on low heat in a small saucepan.

  7. 7

    Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the saucepan.

  8. 8

    Spread the margarine mix on the squash.

  9. 9

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Spicy Baked Squash , Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

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