Lower Fat Apple-Stuffed Squash

Preparation time: 10 min	Servings: 4
Cooking time: 60 min

Ingredients:

2 tsp unsalted butter

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 tsp dried thyme, leaves

1 cup apples, peeled and chopped

1-1/4 lb acorn squash, washed and cut in half lengthwise

1-1/4 lb aluminum foil

Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions 3-4 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and stir next 3 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide apple filling among squashes. Arrange squash halves in a baking dish. Add .5 in. water and cover dish tightly with foil. Bake 1 hour, or until squash is tender. Do not undercook.

Nutritionist Recommended For:

Low Fat

Low Calories

Low Cholesterol

Low Sodium

Nutrition Facts

Calories 99

% Calories From Fat 20%

Total Fat 2.2g

Saturated Fats 1.3g

Mono-unsaturated Fats 0.5g

Poly-unsaturated Fats 0.2g

Cholesterol 5.1mg

Sodium 5.4mg

Total Carbohydrates 21g

Dietary Fiber 2.9g

Sugar 4.1g

Protein 1.6g

More Information

Vitamins

Thiamin B1 0.22 mg

Vitamin B12 0.004 mcg

Vitamin K 3.5 mcg

Vitamin A 600 IU

Niacin B3 1.1 mg

Pantothenic Acid 0.62 mg

Riboflavin B2 0.03 mg

Vitamin C 19 mg

Vitamin D 0 IU

Vitamin B6 0.26 mg

Vitamin E 0.089 mg

Choline 3.3 mg

Minerals

Manganese 0.3 mg

Magnesium 50 mg

Calcium 58 mg

Zinc 0.27 mg

Phosphorus 64 mg

Copper 0.12 mg

Fluoride 0.066 mcg

Selenium 0.9 mcg

Sodium 5.4 mg

Potassium 560 mg

Iron 1.3 mg

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