Zesty Italian Acorn Squash Recipe

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Nutrition

144

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 medium acorn squash (about 2 lb)
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tsp olive oil
1 (1 1/2- x 1/2-inch) strip orange rind
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2-oz) can plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
basil sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Cut each squash crosswise into 4 (1-inch) rings; discard seeds and end pieces. Set squash aside.
Combine onion, oil, and orange rind in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; toss well. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until onion is golden. Discard orange rind. Arrange squash in dish, slightly overlapping the rings. Combine basil, pepper, garlic, and tomatoes; spoon over squash rings. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until squash is tender. Top with cheese; bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	144 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.84g	4%
Cholesterol	2.27mg	1%
Sodium	29.88mg	1%
Potassium	895.64mg	19%
Total Carbs	28.74g	10%
Sugars	3.78g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.65g	23%
Protein	3.75g	8%
Vitamin C	44.7mg	74%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	123.5mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.92 Kcal (209 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.98g	4%
Cholesterol	0.79mg	1%
Sodium	10.36mg	1%
Potassium	310.5mg	19%
Total Carbs	9.96g	10%
Sugars	1.31g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	23%
Protein	1.3g	8%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	74%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	42.8mg	12%

* 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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