Best Lemony Acorn Squash Recipes
LEMONY ACORN SQUASH
A delightful seasonal dish. Tip: Microwave the squash just a few seconds at a time until softened just enough to get a knife through.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the squash; cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane.
- Cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, discarding ends.
- Place slices in a large skillet.
- Add 1 cup water; bring to boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons water.
- Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; carefully add lemon juice (it will sizzle), butter, salt and pepper.
- Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts.
- Place, squash on a serving plate and top with syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 25.1, Protein 1.8
LEMONY ACORN SQUASH
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash squash. Cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds and membrane. Cut each half into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices in large skillet. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and put in serving bowl. In small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boil. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup turns golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, butter, salt and pepper. Stir until butter melts. Drizzle over squash slices.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
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