LOW CALORIE BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH ORANGE

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Acorn squash is naturally low calorie and very healthy. I wanted to make it for lunch but all the recipes I found included butter, margarine, and sugars. Special thanks to Dancer who's recipe I used as the foundation for this one.

Provided by Jane Doh

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 small acorn squash, halved, and seeds removed
2 ounces fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/16 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Steps:

  • Place squash pieces, cut side up, in a large baking pan. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for one hour.
  • For sauce, in a small saucepan combine orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat at medium temperature until bubbling lightly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • When the squash has finished cooking for an hour, drizzle sauce in squash shells and return squash to oven.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes more or until squash is tender.

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