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