APRICOT-GINGER ACORN SQUASH
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
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
ACORN SQUASH WITH APRICOT SAUCE
With its mild flavor, acorn squash is the perfect base for crunchy walnuts and sweet apricots. I like to double the sauce so I can serve it with my breakfast oatmeal. -Judy Parker, Moore, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place hollow side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water., Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over squash. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until apricots are tender. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve with squash; sprinkle with walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APRICOT CRAB STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This light squash recipe is quick, simple and bursting with rich flavors. It looks so elegant when served on a lovely platter. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place squash in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; drizzle with 1/4 cup apricot nectar. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and white pepper. Bake, covered, until fork-tender, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add apricots and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in half-and-half and the remaining apricot nectar, salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Gently stir in crab; heat through., Arrange squash on a serving dish; spoon crab mixture over top. Sprinkle with additional green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ACORN SQUASH WITH LEFTOVER STUFFING
Our Test Kitchen offer up this unique way to present leftover stuffing. Serve this squash as a hearty side dish or as a meatless entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, about 30 minutes. , When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (flesh will measure about 3 cups). Drain water from pan; place squash shells cut side up in pan and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flesh, egg, salt and pepper. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to squash mixture. Add stuffing; spoon into squash shells. If desired, top with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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