Gingered Acorn Squash Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Gingered Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash

halved and seeded

4 tablespoons fresh orange juice

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange squash halves cut side up in a shallow baking dish. Place one tablespoon of orange juice into each cavity. Sprinkle each one with ginger and nutmeg. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven or until the squash is tender. Baking time will depend on the size of the squash. Remove from the oven discard aluminum foil and let the squash rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the juices settle.

Nutritional Information

Gingered Acorn Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 94.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 24.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 6.1g

Fat: 0.3g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 822.4IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 31.5mg 53%

Folate: 41.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 73.4mg 7%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 71.4mg 26%

Potassium: 782.5mg 22%

Sodium: 6.7mg

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 3

*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.