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Brown Sugar Acorn Squash

Brown Sugar Acorn Squash is an easy healthy side dish roasted in the oven with brown sugar, butter and spices that's great for summer or holiday dishes.
Yield 2 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Sabrina Snyder
Brown Sugar Acorn Squash roasted on baking dish
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds and threads.
  • Spread the butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Place the squash halves baking sheet, cut side facing up.
  • Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 23.7mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Keyword: Brown Sugar Acorn Squash, Roasted Acorn Squash

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