"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. "It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast."
INGREDIENTS
* 1 medium acorn squash * 1 cup chopped peeled apple * 4 teaspoons honey * 2 teaspoons butter * 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
SERVINGS 2 CATEGORY Low Sodium METHOD Microwave PREP 10 min. COOK 55 min. TOTAL 65 min.
DIRECTIONS
Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender. Yield: 2 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving: 1 filled squash half equals 232 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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