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Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash (healthy)

Contributed By: anncrampton
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"'You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes,' assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. 'It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast.'"

Ingredients

2 Medium acorn squash

2 cups Chopped, peeled apple

2 tablespoons And 2 teaspoons honey

1 tablespoon And 1 teaspoon butter

1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Preparation

This recipe's Ingredients were scaled to yield a new amount. The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield of 2 servings.

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.

Cook's Notes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving: 1 filled squash half equals 232 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 3 g protein.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 4
Meal Type: Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 232
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: ch10mg
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 47mg
Fiber: 11g