Apple Filled Squash

AZ Health Zone

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Course Dessert, Main Course, Snack

Servings

Equipment

Microwave
Large Spoon

Ingredients

1 acorn squash about 1 pound
1 Golden Delicious apple peeled, cored, and sliced
2 teaspoons melted margarine
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash of ground cloves

Instructions

Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash fresh vegetables before preparing.
Halve and seed acorn squash.
Place squash cut side up on a thick paper towel in microwave. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 7 minutes, rotating squash halfway through cooking time.
Remove from the microwave and place in microwave-safe dish.
In a small bowl, combine apples, margarine, sugar, and spices. Top squash pieces with apple mixture and cover with a paper towel.
Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until squash and apple are tender.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories, 94; Carbohydrate, 20 g; Protein, 1 g; Total Fat, 2 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 3 g; Total Sugars, 9 g; Sodium, 21 mg; Calcium, 41 mg; Folate, 21 mcg; Iron, 1 mg; Percent of Calories from Fat, 19%.

Makes 4 servings, ¼ of filled squash each.

Keyword Apple, Squash