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       Acorn Squash & Apples!!
   DIR By: Hummingbird
       Date: September 2, 2012, 1:31 pm
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       Dietitian's tip:
       Acorn squash is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium,
       and fiber. Here it's paired with apples and brown sugar to make
       a hearty main dish. Serve along with whole-grain crackers and a
       small wedge of your favorite cheese to round out all food
       groups.
       By Mayo Clinic staff
       
       Serves 2
       Ingredients
       1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and sliced
       2 tablespoons brown sugar
       1 small acorn squash, about 6 inches in diameter
       2 teaspoons trans-free margarine
       Directions
       In a small bowl, mix together the apple and brown sugar. Set
       aside.
       Pierce the squash several times with a sharp knife to let the
       steam escape during cooking. Microwave on high until tender,
       about 5 minutes. Turn the squash after 3 minutes to ensure even
       cooking.
       Place the squash on a cutting board and cut in half. Scrape the
       seeds out of the center of each half and discard the seeds. Fill
       the hollowed squash with the apple mixture.
       Return the squash to the microwave and cook until the apples are
       softened, about 2 minutes.
       Transfer the squash to a serving dish. Top each half with 1
       teaspoon margarine and serve immediately.
       Nutritional analysis per servingCalories 270 Sodium 140 mg
       Total fat 6 g Total carbohydrate 52 g
       Saturated fat trace Dietary fiber 5 g
       Monounsaturated fat 2 g Protein 2 g
       Cholesterol 0 mg
       Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings
       
       Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid toolMayo Clinic Healthy
       Weight Pyramid: A sample menuFruits 1
       Carbohydrates 2
       Fats 1
       Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges
       
       Your diabetes diet: Exchange listsStarches 2
       Fruits 1
       Fats 1
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