Acorn Squash with Butter Sauce Recipe

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Acorn Squash with Butter Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 1 acorn squash (about 1 1/2 lb)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Pierce squash several times with a sharp knife; place on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membrane. Cut each squash half lengthwise into 4 wedges. Pour 1/3 cup water into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Place squash, cut sides up, in pan. Cover with plastic wrap, turning back 1 corner to vent (do not allow plastic wrap to touch food). Microwave at HIGH 10 minutes or until tender.
  2. Place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH 20 seconds or until butter melts. Stir in syrup, nutmeg, and salt. Spoon sauce over squash wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 120.2 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.93g 5%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 82.68mg 3%
Potassium 612.67mg 13%
Total Carbs 23.77g 8%
Sugars 6.84g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 14%
Protein 1.74g 3%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 31%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 69.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.07 Kcal (247 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.44g 5%
Cholesterol 3.75mg 3%
Sodium 40.63mg 3%
Potassium 301.07mg 13%
Total Carbs 11.68g 8%
Sugars 3.36g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 14%
Protein 0.86g 3%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 31%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 34.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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