Apple-Stuffed Carnival Squash
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Apple-Stuffed Carnival
Squash September, 2006 Serves 2/ Baked apple–lovers take note: This heartwarming veggie side (or dessert!) marries the same delicious fall flavors but serves them up elegantly in fiber-rich squash halves. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 carnival or acorn squash, halved and seeds removed 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Combine butter, syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, and apple in a bowl. Place mixture into the hollow of each squash half. Set in a baking dish and roast for about 45 minutes or until squash is soft (test with a fork). Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired. This FUNctional Kitchen was provided by James Rouse, ND, and Debra Rouse, ND. PER SERVING: 237 cal, 42% fat cal, 12g fat, 7g sat fat, 30mg chol, 2g protein, 35g carb, 4g fiber, 9mg sodium |
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