How to Cook Acorn Squash
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Here's how to cook acorn squash. Cooking acorn squash is so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t experimented with this healthy powerhouse of flavor and nutrition!
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Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash
- 4 tablespoons butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut acorn squash in half. Using a large spoon, scoop out seeds and pulp and discard.
- Place squash in a shallow baking pan cut side up.
- Rub with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper (and brown sugar if using).
- Roast uncovered (flesh side up) for 40-50 minutes or until golden and tender.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, sprinkle squash with brown sugar before roasting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
209
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Potassium
747mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1140IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
23.7mg
(26%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 747mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1140IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 23.7mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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