Spiced Baked Squash
This side dish is perfect for a fall or winter meal. Squash cooked with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger creates a simple dish to accompany your favorite entrée.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 Acorn squash
- 1 dash salt
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat the baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
- Wash the squash. Cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch slices.
- Place the squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- Melt the margarine on low heat in a small saucepan.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the saucepan.
- Spread the margarine mix on the squash.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 99 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 89 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 10 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 1 g |