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Acorn squash with apples
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Emma Wilson 1 minutes ago
Set aside. Pierce the squash several times with a sharp knife to let the steam escape during cooking...
Healthy Recipes
Acorn squash with apples
Print Products and services By Mayo Clinic Staff
Dietitian s tip
Acorn squash is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. Here it's paired with apples and brown sugar to make a hearty side dish. Number of servings
Serves 2 High FiberLow Sodium
Ingredients
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 small acorn squash, about 6 inches in diameter 2 teaspoons trans fat-free margarine
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together the apple and brown sugar.
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Audrey Mueller 2 minutes ago
Set aside. Pierce the squash several times with a sharp knife to let the steam escape during cooking...
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Noah Davis 1 minutes ago
Microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn the squash after 3 minutes to ensure even cook...
Set aside. Pierce the squash several times with a sharp knife to let the steam escape during cooking.
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Aria Nguyen 5 minutes ago
Microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn the squash after 3 minutes to ensure even cook...
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Aria Nguyen 2 minutes ago
Place the squash on a cutting board and cut in half. Scrape the seeds out of the center of each half...
Microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn the squash after 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
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Andrew Wilson 2 minutes ago
Place the squash on a cutting board and cut in half. Scrape the seeds out of the center of each half...
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Andrew Wilson 9 minutes ago
Return the squash to the microwave and cook until the apples are softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer...
Place the squash on a cutting board and cut in half. Scrape the seeds out of the center of each half and discard the seeds. Fill the hollowed squash with the apple mixture.
Return the squash to the microwave and cook until the apples are softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer the squash to a serving dish.
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Victoria Lopez 9 minutes ago
Top each half with 1 teaspoon margarine and serve immediately.
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Top each half with 1 teaspoon margarine and serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
Serving size 1 2 squash and 1 2 apple
Calories 204Total fat 4 gSaturated fat 0.5 gTrans fat 0 gMonounsaturated fat 2 gCholesterol 0 mgSodium 46 mgTotal carbohydrate 40 gDietary fiber 6 gAdded sugars 6 gProtein 2 g
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings
Sweets 1/2 Fruits 1/2 Fats 1 Carbohydrates 2
DASH Eating Plan Servings
Sweets 1/2 Vegetables 2 Fruits 1/2 Fats and oils 1 DASH diet: Recommended servings Sample DASH menus
Diabetes Meal Plan Choices
Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates 1/2 Fruits 1/2 Fats 1 Starches 2 ShareTweet June 20, 2015
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