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.
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 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.
MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the squash, cut sides up, on a sheet pan. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
- Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot.
ACORN SPICED SQUASH
When fall comes to Horsham, Pennsylvania, George Mankin likes to prepare this wonderful, cinnamon-and-maple flavored squash recipe. It's so quick and easy in the microwave and also, a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pierce squash several times with a fork. Place on paper towels; microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the butter, syrup and vinegar. Combine the ginger, cinnamon and mace. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Brush cut sides with butter mixture; sprinkle with spice mixture., Place on a large microwave-safe plate; cover with paper towels. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MAPLE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH
With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food-easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. -Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Scoop out and discard seeds from squash. Place cut side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , If necessary, drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Combine syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt; pour into squash halves. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until glaze is heated through. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ACORN SQUASH WITH PINEAPPLE
Make and share this Acorn Squash With Pineapple recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Pineapple
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds.
- Place each half, cut-side down on a nonstick baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until soft and tender.
- Meanwhile mix pineapple with spices and set aside.
- Now place squash into a baking dish.
- Divide pineapple mixture in half and place inside squash cavity.
- Return to oven and bake 5 more minutes or until pineapple mixture bubbles.
- Serve hot.
- You may want to try half the amount of spices first, then add the rest if needed.
MAPLE-ROASTED CHICKEN & ACORN SQUASH
When I became a new mother, my mom helped me find comforting and simple recipes to have on hand. This terrific roast chicken is a happy discovery. -Sara Eilers, Surprise, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place squash, carrots and onion in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; top with chicken, skin side down. Roast 10 minutes., Turn chicken over; drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APRICOT MAPLE ACORN SQUASH
Make and share this Apricot Maple Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Half and seed squash.
- Place cut sides down in baking pan and add water.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 400*.
- Drain. Turn cut sides up.
- Stir together apricot jam and maple syrup.
- Spoon into squash. Bake 35 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.8, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 13.3, Protein 1.9
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