Baked Acorn Squash with Apricot Preserves Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baked Acorn Squash with Apricot Preserves Recipe

Ingredients

1 acorn squash

halved and seeded

salt to taste

2 teaspoons butter

3 tablespoons apricot preserves

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Fill the dish with water to the depth of 1/4 inch. Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 3

Remove squash from oven and set the oven to broil. Turn squash cut side up in the dish and season lightly with salt. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons apricot preserves in each squash half. Return to oven and broil 5 minutes or until butter is melted and squash is lightly browned.

Nutritional Information

Baked Acorn Squash with Apricot Preserves Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 104.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 22.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 9.3g

Fat: 2.2g 3%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol: 5.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 552IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 15.1mg 25%

Folate: 21.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 44.8mg 5%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 40.7mg 15%

Potassium: 445.9mg 13%

Sodium: 24.2mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 19.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.