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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.

  • 4 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

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

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

3

Coat the baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.

4

Wash the squash. Cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch slices.

5

Place the squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.

6

Melt the margarine on low heat in a small saucepan.

7

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the saucepan.

8

Spread the margarine mix on the squash.

9

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/4 of prepared squash, 1/4 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories96
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Linoleic Acid2 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates12 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars0 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein1 g
Minerals
Calcium43 mg
Potassium379 mg
Sodium89 mg
Copper74 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium35 mg
Phosphorus40 mg
Selenium1 mcg
Zinc0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A78 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120 mg
Vitamin C12 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K7 mcg
Folate19 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1 mg
Choline1 mg

Source:

  • Spicy Baked Squash, Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network