Nana's Acorn Squash recipe

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Ingredients

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons brown sugar

Nutrition Info

400 calories
carbohydrate: 50.9 g
cholesterol: 61.1 mg
fat: 23.3 g
fiber: 7.3 g
protein: 2.1 g
saturatedFat: 14.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 177.8 mg
sugar: 26.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a microwave safe casserole dish pour enough water to reach 1 1/2 inches in depth. Place the squash halves cut side down in the water, and pierce the skin with a fork a few times. Microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

  2. Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.

  3. Broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh, and serve.

Recipe Yield

2 servings

Recipe Note

This is a recipe even veggie haters will love! People who like sweet potatoes also love it. It's a family favorite of mine.

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