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Acorn Squash with Orange Marmalade
Photo: Mae Mu

Acorn Squash with Orange Marmalade

4 ingredients 8 steps 2 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

164
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash , halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

2

Remove seeds and strings from squash halves.

3

Cut a small piece off outside of each half to make a flat space on which the half can stand level.

4

Place halves in a shallow pan or casserole in ¼ inch (6 mm) water with insides facing down. Bake for 35 minutes.

5

Combine marmalade and butter in a small bowl.

6

Remove squash from oven, and invert in pan or dish. Salt lightly.

7

Spread marmalade and butter mixture on edges of squash, allowing excess to run into center.

8

Place under broiler for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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