This acorn squash with apples is a fast and easy delight for busy families. Peeling the acorn squash is the key to this delicious dish cooked in a microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Step 1
To easily peel acorn squash without losing a lot of flesh, gently drop squash in a large pot of boiling water and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off boiling water and fill the pot with cold water; let sit for 5 minutes to cool. When squash is cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges, then use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice squash in half; remove seeds and stem. Slice halves into sections and cut into 1-inch chunks.
Step 2
Place squash chunks and apples into a large microwave-safe bowl. Dot with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few holes for ventilation.
Step 3
Cook in the microwave on full power for 7 minutes 30 seconds. Uncover the bowl and stir squash-apple mixture. Continue cooking on full power until tender, about 7 minutes 30 seconds more. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 98 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Cholesterol5mg | 2% |
Sodium211mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 41% |
Calcium35mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium305mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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