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Orange-Flavored Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato

Serve this attractive side dish with your holiday meal or with roast beef for Sunday dinner. Baking at a high temperature slightly caramelizes the bottom of the squash for a delightful taste.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6, 2 slices squash and 8 to 10 slices sweet potato per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons light tub margarine, melted
1 medium acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 6- to 7 1/2-inch sweet potato
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray one extra-large or two large baking pans with cooking spray. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, stir together the orange zest, orange juice, and margarine. Set aside.

    Step 3

    Discard the ends of the squash. Cut the squash crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (about 12). Using a spoon, discard the seeds and strings. Put the squash slices in a single layer on the baking sheet(s). Peel the sweet potato and cut into 1/8-inch slices (48 to 60). Place 4 or 5 overlapping slices of sweet potato in the center of each squash ring.

    Step 4

    Pour the orange juice mixture over the stacks. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and nutmeg. Lightly spray with cooking spray.

    Step 5

    Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Use a large, flat spatula to transfer the stacks to plates.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 80

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 27mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 19g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 8g

    Step 18

    Protein: 1g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 1/2 Starch

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