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BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH PINEAPPLE

Serves 6.
Each serving is equal to one and two-thirds 5 A Day servings.

INGREDIENTS

1 large acorn squash (approx. 32 oz)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground ginger
 

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
Place each half, cut side down, in a baking dish.
Cover dish and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until squash is soft and tender.

Meanwhile, combine the cinnamon, pineapple, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.

When squash is cooked, remove from oven.

Let it cool for 10 minutes.

Scoop out the pulp from both halves and combine with the pineapple mixture.

Replace mixture into shells and return to the oven and bake for 7 minutes until pineapple mixture is hot and bubbly.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 50, Fat 0g, Calories from Fat 0%, Carbohydrates 13g, Protein 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 1g, Sodium 3mg.
CDC.gov - 5 a Day