QUICK GINGER-ORANGE SQUASH

Quick Ginger-Orange Squash image

"You can prepare this side dish quickly in your microwave," says field editor Vonna Wendt of Ephrata, Washington. "It has a festive holiday flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Pierce squash several times with a knife or fork; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Cut into quarters; remove seeds and pulp., Return squash to plate, cut side down. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes., Turn over; microwave on high for 4-6 minutes longer or until soft. Scoop out squash and place in a bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.