Maple Squash Slices
- 2 acorn squash
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided use
1/3 cup real maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper
- Wash squash. Cut in half lengthwise; remove
and discard the seeds and membrane. Cut each half crosswise into
1/2 inch slices; discard ends. Place slices in a large skillet.
Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer
for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat maple syrup in a small
pan until warm. Do not boil. Remove from the heat; Carefully
add the butter or margarine, and salt. Cook and stir over low
heat until butter melts.
- Place squash slices on a serving plate
and top with the syrup.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 181
Calories from fat: 27
Total fat: 3 gm
Saturated fat: 2 gm
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Sodium: 175 mg
Carbohydrate: 40 gm
Protein: 2 gm
Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill,
Incorporated. Used with permission.