Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 acorn or butternut squash
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
extra virgin olive oil (optional
1 stick unsalted butter,softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp. amaretto
8 fresh sage leaves
1/2 lb. crushed pignoli cookies , almond biscotti or vanilla wafers

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split the squash in half and scrape out seeds with a spoon. Set squash halves,cut side up,on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizle wit extra virgin olive oil,if desired. If squash are very large,cut lenthwise into quarters.
In a bow,cream the butter with the sugar and almond liquor. With brush or spoon,coat the cut sides of each squash half with butter mixture and put 2 sage leaves on top of each. Sprinkle with crushed cookies. Bake till tender 30-35 mins,bastin every 15 mins. with any remaining butter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	511.86 Kcal (2143 kJ)
Calories from fat	278.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.98g	48%
Cholesterol	60.74mg	20%
Sodium	20.93mg	1%
Potassium	43.36mg	1%
Total Carbs	53.86g	18%
Sugars	46.01g	184%
Protein	4.33g	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	29.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	414.34 Kcal (1735 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.08g	48%
Cholesterol	49.17mg	20%
Sodium	16.94mg	1%
Potassium	35.09mg	1%
Total Carbs	43.59g	18%
Sugars	37.24g	184%
Protein	3.51g	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	9%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	24mg	3%

* 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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