Acorn Squash with Apricot Sauce Recipe

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Acorn Squash with Apricot Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place hollow side up in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water.
  2. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over squash. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until apricots are tender. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve with squash; sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 319.39 Kcal (1337 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.13g 23%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 11.16mg 0%
Potassium 1151.12mg 24%
Total Carbs 44.39g 15%
Sugars 18.39g 74%
Dietary Fiber 6.63g 27%
Protein 7.09g 14%
Vitamin C 55.2mg 92%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 103.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.36 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.71g 23%
Cholesterol 4.75mg 5%
Sodium 3.47mg 0%
Potassium 358.11mg 24%
Total Carbs 13.81g 15%
Sugars 5.72g 74%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 27%
Protein 2.21g 14%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 92%
Iron 1mg 18%
Calcium 32.3mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol

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