Recipe: SWEET MASHED ACORN SQUASH

Eat light and try this delish acorn squash dish. Plus, improve your heart disease risk by simply incorporating the healthy polyunsaturated fats from walnuts in your diet. 

Yields: 8 servings, 1 serving = ½ cup

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 large acorn squash

·         1 Tablespoon of maple syrup

·         2 Tablespoons of walnuts, chopped

·         2 Tablespoons of raisins

DIRECTIONS:

Pre-heat oven to 400° F. Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. Place the acorn squash halves in a 9 x 9 inch or 9 x 13 inch pan with the flesh facing down. Fill the pan with ½ inch of water. Place the pan in the oven and roast the acorn squash for 45-60 minutes until the flesh is soft. Remove the pan from the oven and let the acorn squash cool for 10-15 minutes before scooping out the soft flesh into a bowl. Add the maple syrup, walnuts, and raisins and mix well. Serve hot or cold for breakfast, dinner or dessert!

Nutrient Information Per Serving (1/2 cup):

Food weight: 1.0, Calories: 82 calories, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 5 mg, Carbohydrate: 19 g, Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 7g, Protein: 1 g