Acorn Squash with Apple

Name: Acorn Squash with Apple recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash; 2 apples, cored and sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

by Kristina Robinson 2 years ago

4.7 (10)

15 minutes

97.7 kcal

19.2 g carbs

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Description

Peeling an acorn squash is the key to this delicious dish that's cooked in a microwave. A fast and easy delight for busy families.

Ingredients

1 acorn squash
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. To easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. Then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
2. Place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. Dot with pieces of butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
3. Cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. Remove, uncover, and stir. Return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 6 servings

calories: 97.7 kcal

carbohydrates: 19.2 g

protein: 1 g

saturated fat: 1.3 g

cholesterol: 5.1 mg

sodium: 211.4 mg

fiber: 3.7 g

sugar: 9.2 g