ACORN SQUASH WITH PEACHES

Acorn Squash with Peaches image

Serve up squash in a deliciously different new way! "This recipe's sure to win over folks who don't think they like squash. I enjoy it served with poultry." Mary Louise Fash - Walterboro, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 small acorn squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side up in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place the peaches, brown sugar and lemon juice in a food processor. Cover and process until blended. Spoon over squash; dot with butter. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.