Burst-of-Orange Butternut Squash
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A sweet maple-orange glaze coats this low calorie, baked butternut squash side dish.


Burst-of-Orange Butternut Squash

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Butternut Squash, Healthy Dishes, Oranges, Squash, Squash
 
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Ingredients
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 1  pound
    butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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  • 1/3  cup
    orange juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    maple syrup
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground black pepper (optional)
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  •   Dash
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1  tablespoon
    butter or margarine
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Directions
1.
Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Place squash in prepared baking dish. In a small bowl combine orange juice, maple syrup, salt, pepper (if desired), and cinnamon. Drizzle over squash; toss to coat. Dot with butter.
2.
Bake in a 425 degree F oven, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring twice. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 91, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 37%, Calcium 4%, Iron 4%. Exchanges: Starch 1, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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