Spicy Baked Squash
This side dish is perfect for a fall or winter meal. Squash cooked with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger creates a simple dish to accompany your favorite entrée.
Ingredients
- 1 Acorn Squash
- 1 dash Salt To taste
- 2 Tbsp Margarine
- 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- Cooking Spray
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Saucepan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Coat the baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
- Wash the squash. Cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch slices.
- Place the squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- Melt the margarine on low heat in a saucepan.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the spaucepan.
- Spread the margarine mix on the squash.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Baked Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
122
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
91
mg
4
%
Potassium
388
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
647
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Salt