Acorn Squash with Dates

Try this squash recipe from Betty Crocker.

Acorn Squash with Dates

BettyCrockerRecipe by BettyCrocker

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5 minutes

25 minutes

4 servings

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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 45
  • 1 1/2g
    (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g)
  • 0mg
  • 20mg
  • 7g
    (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 7g)
  • 0g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • Exchanges
  • 1
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • Kitchen Tips

    You can find a variety of no-trans-fat vegetable oil spreads located in the refrigerated dairy section by the butter.

  • Try this with dried cranberries or cherries instead of dates.

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    No change.

Ingredients

  • 1  acorn squash (1 1/2 to 2 lb)
  • 2  tablespoons chopped dates or raisins
  • 1  tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons no-trans-fat vegetable oil spread

Directions

  1. 1Pierce squash with knife in several places to allow steam to escape. Place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered about 5 minutes or until squash feels warm to the touch. Cut in half; remove seeds.
  2. 2In shallow microwavable dish, place squash halves, cut sides down. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 5 to 8 minutes, rotating dish every 2 minutes, until tender. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. 3In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut sides up. Spoon date mixture into centers of squash. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until sugar is melted. Cut each squash half into 2 serving pieces.

Categories: Course, Side Dishes, Vegetables

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