Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 7 mins

Total: 17 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients

2 small acorn squashes - peeled

seeded

and cut into 1-inch cubes

6 fresh sage leaves

shredded

½ cup butter

cut in small pieces

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

Step 2

Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 266.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 16.4g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 23.2g 36%

Saturated Fat: 14.6g 73%

Cholesterol: 61mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1297.7IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 17.2mg 29%

Folate: 27.4mcg 7%

Calcium: 62.8mg 6%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 51.7mg 19%

Potassium: 551.1mg 15%

Sodium: 206.9mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 208.8

*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.