Recipe:

Golden Glazed Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

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Serves 6

This autumn treat is a great side dish to serve with roasted pork chops or pork loin. Look for acorn squash that are firm and heavy for their size.

Ingredients

3 acorn squash
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, to taste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, to taste

Method

Split squash into halves and scoop out seeds and fibers. Steam in a pot with a tight-fitting lid until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400° F. Place halves on a shallow baking dish. Mix sugar, spices, and salt, and sprinkle over squash halves. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake until squash is tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. (For a deeper glaze, broil for a minute or two).

Nutrition

Per Serving (242g-wt.): 210 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 2g protein, 41g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 22g sugar), 15mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium

Tags: Entertaining, Wheat Free, Vegetarian, Low Sodium, Gluten Free

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