Sliced butternut squash slices on a plate.

Glazed Squash

Maine SNAP-Ed

Ingredients 

  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 lbs Winter Squash Acorn, butternut, or delicata squash
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet With foil
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Wash the squash, cut in half and scoop out seeds. Cut into 1-inch thick slices and lay on baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper. Sprinkle squash with half the seasoning mixture.
  • Bake until sugar has melted, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn squash slices over. Sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture over squash and return to the oven. Bake until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Glazed Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
91
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Sodium
 
105
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
541
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
16073
IU
321
%
Vitamin C
 
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
 
78
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Salt, Winter Squash