Side Items

Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash is for Side Dish.

Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash takes several minutes to prepare.

Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash takes several minutes to cook.

Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash are:

2 pound acorn squash, about 1 large
1 Tbsp reduced-calorie margarine
1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Here is how you make Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash:

Trim ends off unpeeled squash, cut in half, and remove and discard seeds and fibers. Slice each half into four 1/2-inch-thick slices.Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet. Add apple juice and cinnamon; mix well. Add squash and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn squash slices over, cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 10 minutes more. Yields 2 pieces squash per serving. (Note: Do not eat skin.) Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLACKDOVE5.

The nutritional information for Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 78.2

• Total Fat: 1.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 34.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 0.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Apple-Cinnamon Acorn Squash is Vegetarian