Pineapple Cinnamon Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pineapple Cinnamon Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients

1 large acorn squash

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ cup crushed pineapple

drained

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon ground ginger

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds and any excess membrane. Place cut side up in a baking dish. Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile combine the cinnamon pineapple nutmeg allspice and ginger. When squash has been cooked remove from oven. Let cool down for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully scoop out the pulp from both halves and combine with the pineapple and cinnamon mixture. Replace mixture into shells and return to the oven and bake for 7 minutes until pineapple is hot and bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Pineapple Cinnamon Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 58.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 14.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 0.3g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 379.1IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 13.2mg 22%

Folate: 18.6mcg 5%

Calcium: 45.9mg 5%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 36.9mg 13%

Potassium: 382.2mg 11%

Sodium: 3.5mg

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 3

*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.