Acorn Squash with Dates

Name: Acorn Squash with Dates
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams acorn squash; 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar; 2 Tbsps chopped dates or raisins; 2 teaspoons no-trans-fat vegetable oil spread

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Acorn Squash with Dates a try. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 114 calories. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes. Head to the store and pick up acorn squash, brown sugar, no-trans-fat vegetable oil spread, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Pierce squash with knife in several places to allow steam to escape.

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Place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered about 5 minutes or until squash feels warm to the touch.

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Cut in half; remove seeds.

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In 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.

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Wrap

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Let stand 5 minutes.

In 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.

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