Baked acorn squash [light version]


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 113.7
  • Total Fat: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 147.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 1.7 g

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Introduction

Low calorie, filling side dish, 2 servings, 113 cals Low calorie, filling side dish, 2 servings, 113 cals
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients


    *Squash, winter, acorn, raw, 1 squash (4 inch dia)
    *Dark Brown Sugar, 1.5 tsp
    **Butter Bud Sprinkles, 1/4 package
    1/4 cup hot water
    Smart Balance Light, 1/2 Tbsp
    Pumpkin Pie Spice or cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cut acorn squash in half - scoop out seeds & strings
Place in baking dish, cut side down
Add water to 1/2" depth
Bake in oven for 40 min

Sauce:
Mix 1/4 package Butter Buds in 1/4 cup hot water, stir
Add 1/2 Tbsp Smart Balance Light and Brown Sugar
Add about 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice or cinnamon adjust for your family's taste)
Stir until thoroughly mixed

After 40 min in oven, remove acorn squash, discard water, place back in pan cut side up and pour the sauce over it
Put under broiler [high] for another 5 min or until slightly brown & crispy

I lightly sprinkle a little more cinnamon over it before serving


Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LINAKA99.