Baked Butternut Squash

Baked Butternut Squash
Baked Butternut Squash
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.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1/2 cup):
  • Calories 140
  • Total Fat 7g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 5mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 21g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Total Sugars 9g, includes 7g Added Sugars
  • Protein 1g
  • Vitamin D 0%
  • Calcium 6%
  • Iron 6%
  • Potassium 8%
Nutrition Software Used: 
ESHA Food Processor