Garlic Butter Acorn Squash

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This is a savory version of the classic fall flavor of acorn squash!

Submitted by Anonymous
Updated on November 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded

  • ¼ cup butter, divided

  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Place each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.

  3. Bake squash in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash over and place 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon garlic into each squash. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Bake squash, cut-side up until tender, about 20 more minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
12g Fat
27g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 28mg 32%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 882mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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