Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 pound acorn squash, about 1 large 1 Tbsp reduced-calorie margarine 1/2 cup apple juice or cider 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
Trim ends off unpeeled squash, cut in half, and remove and discard seeds and fibers. Slice each half into four 1/2-inch-thick slices.


Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet. Add apple juice and cinnamon; mix well. Add squash and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn squash slices over, cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 10 minutes more. Yields 2 pieces squash per serving. (Note: Do not eat skin.)


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLACKDOVE5.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 78.2
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 34.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

Member Reviews
  • CHEER42009
    My husband and I loved this as a healthy way to eat squash. Very easy to prepare for a quick addition to dinner. - 6/2/09