EASY ACORN SQUASH

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This has evolved as my mum's favourite method and we ALWAYS want more than is cooked! Freshly ground black pepper is a must; fresh herbs are lovely when available. ;-)

Provided by Ciocia Laura

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch freshly ground sea salt
thyme (optional)
nutmeg (optional)
cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 Cut acorn squash in half.
  • Scoop out seeds using an ice cream scoop, sharp spoon, or melon baller.
  • Spread butter on cut edges and insides of each half.
  • Place halves on baking sheet (lined with foil, if you wish).
  • Sprinkle sugar inside each half.
  • Scatter in each small amount of salt, greater amt.of pepper and desired herbs.
  • Bake for one hour.
  • (Freshly grated nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon is nice. Thyme is nice with nutmeg or by itself.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 399.8, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.9

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