Baked Acorn Squash Recipe
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- Autumn means plenty of squash. This healthy squash recipe has no saturated fat and is stuffed with delicious dried fruits and nuts.
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Special Diets:
Heart Healthy Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 acorn squash
- 1/2 cup dried plums, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and strings. Lightly coat cut side of squash with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange squash halves, cut side down, on baking sheets and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven and turn over.
- In a bowl, mix the plums, cranberries, pecans, apricots and brown sugar. Spoon mixture into the cavity of each squash.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 servings
Amount per serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g 5%
- Saturated Fat 0 0%
- Cholesterol 0 0%
- Sodium 8mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 44g 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
- Protein 3g 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.