Baked Acorn Squash with Apples
This fall-inspired recipe is a warm, sweet side dish.
contains dairy
Ingredients
US
Metric
- 2 small acorn squashes
- 710 ml apple (chopped)
- 30 ml butter (or margarine)
- 2 ml salt
- 60 ml brown sugar
Make it lactose-friendly
- 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine) → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil
Steps
- Cut squash in halves and scoop out seeds.
- Place squash in a baking dish with hollow side up; fill centers with apple.
- Pour a little water into the dish. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until partly done.
- Sprinkle with salt, sugar, and nutmeg and dot with fat.
- Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, or until the squash is soft.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 152 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 5.9 g |
| Carbs | 26.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Source
Nutrition.gov (USDA) — Public domain (U.S. government work)