Glazed maple acorn squash

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeAcorn squash
¼cupWater
2tablespoonsPure maple syrup
1tablespoonMargarine or butter; melted
¼teaspoonCinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut stem and blossom ends from squash. Cut squash crosswise into four equal slices. Discard seeds and membrane. Place water in 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange squash in dish; cover with foil.

Bake 30 minutes or until tender. Combine syrup, margarine and cinnamon in small bowl; mix well. Uncover squash; pour off water. Brush squash with syrup mixture, letting excess pool in center of squash. Return to oven; bake 10 minutes or until syrup mixture is bubbly. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 161 (16% calories from fat), Total fat: 3g, Saturated fat: 2g, Protein: 2g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 39mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 14g. Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread, ½ Fat. Formatted by Lynn Thomas dcqp82a@.... Source: Diabetic Recipes. Lynn's notes: Made this 11-5-97 to go along with baked spaghetti.

Great taste, looked pretty, but hard to eat. Next time, I'll remove the skin before cooking.

Recipe by: Diabetic Recipes

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by WWGQ25C@... (MRS LYNN P THOMAS) on 6 No, v 1997