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Serving: 1/2 squash (311 grams)
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories: 136 (4 from fat)
Fat: 0 grams (0 saturated fat, 0 trans fats)
Cholesterol: 0 milligram
Sodium: 9 milligrams
Total carbohydrate: 36 grams (6 fiber, 10 sugar)
Protein: 2 grams

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Acorn squash with apples and cinnamon

This side dish is a good source of fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C.

Ingredients

2 acorn squash
2 baking apples, diced (such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith or Gala)
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cut squash in half and scrape out seeds. Arrange squash in a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, combine apples, onion, parsley and cinnamon.
  4. Divide mixture evenly and fill each squash.
  5. Cover with foil or parchment paper. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until squash is fork tender.



 

Source: Allina Medical Clinic - Diabetes Education, Diabetes Tips and Recipes, 2003; Dialog: Living with Diabetes, volume 8, issue 3, fall 2007

First published: 10/29/2007
Last updated: 08/23/2010

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education