Mashed Maple Squash
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Mashed Maple Squash
Acorn squash makes a sweet substitute for potatoes in this easy mash. Use a serrated grapefruit spoon to get all the seeds and stringy fibers out of the inside of the squash. This delightful side dish adds sweetness and color to any meal.
Times
- Prep Time : 15 min min
- Ready Time : 15 min
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash (1 1/4 pounds), halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place squash halves cut-side down in the prepared pan. Bake until soft, about 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Scrape the soft squash flesh into a medium bowl. Stir in syrup, butter, cinnamon and salt with a fork, mashing the squash until somewhat smooth.
Tips
Recipe Nutrition:
Per serving: 156 calories; 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 5 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 299 mg sodium; 790 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value), Potassium (22% dv), Magnesium (18% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv)
2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch
Contributed by: EatingWell.com
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