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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.
Course Side Dish
Keyword Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Salt
Dietary Need Vegetarian
Cooking Method Sauté
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 122kcal
Author Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

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

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

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg