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Ingredients
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2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded
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4 teaspoons salted butter, melted
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4 teaspoons brown sugar
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Prick all over the insides of the squash halves with a fork; brush with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves, cut sides-up, into a large, microwave-safe dish.
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Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook’s Note
If the squash is very hard to cut before you cook it, prick it all over, then microwave it for a few minutes to soften a little.
This can be lower in calories if you choose a low-calorie sweetener instead of sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
144 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 144 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
Sodium 37mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
Calcium 80mg | 6% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 795mg | 17% |
* 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.