Sugar-and-Spice Acorn Squash Recipe

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Sugar-and-Spice Acorn Squash
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Ingredients:

  • 2 large acorn squash (about 2 lb each)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

  1. Cut each acorn squash into quarters lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Sprinkle squash evenly with salt and pepper. Place, cut sides down, on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  2. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until squash is tender.
  3. Combine butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Turn squash, cut sides up, on baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with butter mixture. Bake 5 to 7 more minutes or until brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 855.33 Kcal (3581 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.99g 48%
Cholesterol 59.31mg 20%
Sodium 644.33mg 27%
Potassium 3269.85mg 70%
Total Carbs 145.24g 48%
Sugars 53.51g 214%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g 74%
Protein 10.84g 22%
Vitamin C 99.8mg 166%
Iron 10.3mg 57%
Calcium 375.7mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.81 Kcal (351 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.04g 48%
Cholesterol 5.81mg 20%
Sodium 63.13mg 27%
Potassium 320.39mg 70%
Total Carbs 14.23g 48%
Sugars 5.24g 214%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 74%
Protein 1.06g 22%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 166%
Iron 1mg 57%
Calcium 36.8mg 38%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.9
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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