APRICOT-GINGER ACORN SQUASH

Apricot-Ginger Acorn Squash image

Sweet and savory flavors come together in this dish that will make a squash lover out of anyone. It's a treat-but has hardly any butter, and low sodium. For less sugar, we like to use all-fruit apricot preserves. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 small acorn squash
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottoms to level if desired. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, cut side up., Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over squash. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until tender, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.