Acorn Squash With Spiced Pecan Butter Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 (1 1/2-2 lb) acorn squash (1 1/2 to 2 lbs. each)
2 tsp olive oil
kosher salt , to taste
fresh ground pepper , to taste

Directions:

To make the butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, ginger and pepper. Mix well with a fork.
With a large heavy knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon (you don't have to throw them away, try this: Spicy Roasted Butternut Seeds Spicy Roasted Butternut Seeds / Pumpkin Seeds ). Lightly brush the exposed flesh with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Put the squash halves, cut sides down. on the cooking grate (indirect high heat on a gas grill, on a charcoal grill, move the coals to the outer edges and place the squash towards the inside of the grill). Grill until grill marks are clearly visible, about 30 minutes. Turn the squash halves cut sides up and spread the exposed flesh with the pecan butter. Continue grilling indirectly over high heat until the flesh is tender, 20 to 30 minutes more. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	365.17 Kcal (1529 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.2g	43%
Cholesterol	30.5mg	10%
Sodium	274.24mg	11%
Potassium	887.42mg	19%
Total Carbs	29.14g	10%
Sugars	4.19g	17%
Dietary Fiber	6.5g	26%
Protein	4.39g	9%
Vitamin C	25.2mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	101.3mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.79 Kcal (569 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.48g	43%
Cholesterol	11.34mg	10%
Sodium	101.98mg	11%
Potassium	330mg	19%
Total Carbs	10.83g	10%
Sugars	1.56g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.42g	26%
Protein	1.63g	9%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.1mg	16%
Calcium	37.7mg	10%

* 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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savory
bitter
sweet

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