Garlic Butter Acorn Squash

This is a savory version of the classic fall flavor of acorn squash!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step: 2

Place each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.

Step: 3

Bake squash in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash over and place 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon garlic into each squash. Season with salt and pepper.

Step: 4

Bake squash, cut-side up until tender, about 20 more minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Per Serving: 207 calories; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 27g; fat 11.8g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 89.7mg.

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