Lemony Acorn Squash Recipe

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Lemony Acorn Squash
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Ingredients:

  • 2 large acorn squash
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper

Directions:

  1. Wash the squash; cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane.
  2. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, discarding ends.
  3. Place slices in a large skillet.
  4. Add 1 cup water; bring to boil.
  5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until or until tender.
  6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons water.
  7. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove from heat; carefully add lemon juice (it will sizzle), butter, salt and pepper.
  9. Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts.
  10. Place, squash on a serving plate and top with syrup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 114.58 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.92g 3%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 102.52mg 4%
Potassium 505.21mg 11%
Total Carbs 24.75g 8%
Sugars 9.95g 40%
Dietary Fiber 2.89g 12%
Protein 1.47g 3%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 30%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 52.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.03 Kcal (239 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.95g 3%
Cholesterol 2.53mg 2%
Sodium 51.02mg 4%
Potassium 251.45mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.32g 8%
Sugars 4.95g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 12%
Protein 0.73g 3%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 30%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 26.2mg 5%

* 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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