Orange Baked Acorn Squash

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Baked acorn squash with a buttery orange flavor, accented with nutmeg. Kids love this!

Submitted by Susan

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fill a baking dish with about 1/2 inch water. Place squash halves cut side down in the dish, and bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
In a bowl, whisk together the thawed orange juice, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Turn squash halves cut side up in the baking dish, and drizzle evenly with the orange juice sauce. Continue baking 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201	Calories
6g	Fat
38g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g	5%
Vitamin C 52mg	58%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 998mg	21%

* 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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