Baked Butternut Squash

Baked Butternut Squash
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Baked Butternut Squash
Photo by Marusa Jonas
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 butternut (or acorn) squash, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Scrub produce with clean vegetable brush under running water.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 ⁰F. Line baking sheet with foil and coat foil with vegetable cooking spray.
  4. Cut squash in half lengthwise.
  5. Scoop out the seeds and strings. Cut into ½-inch slices.
  6. Place the squash in a bowl. Drizzle the squash with the oil. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Place squash on baking sheet.
  8. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until fork tender.
  9. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to four days.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1/2 cup):
  • Calories: 140
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 3g, includes 7g Added Sugars
  • Protein: 1g
  • Calcium: 6%
  • Potassium: 8%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor