Candied Acorn Squash

Delicious side dish! No longer than 15 minutes prep AND cooking time. Buttery and sweet. Almost as good as dessert! A must-try!

Step: 1

Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.

Step: 2

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

Per Serving: 204 calories; protein 1.1g; carbohydrates 26.5g; fat 11.6g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 89.3mg.

Getting stay in and cook your food instead of eat in the evening out is good a step in the right direction if you’re more point on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know exactly what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Making the best of the main dish is only half the battle , though . And once you’ve mastering your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish can easily derail your health goals, as sugar , sodium, fat, and calories can all get than high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .