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Apple-Stuffed Squash
All you need is a microwave to cook this delicious and seasonal side dish. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — University of Maryland Cooperative Extension — SNAP-Ed Program (public domain), via myplate.food
Ingredients
- 4 acorn squashes, washed
- 1 tablespoon butter — or margarine
- 2 apples, chopped
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Method
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cut squash into halves and remove seeds.
- Place in a glass dish, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a separate bowl in the microwave.
- Mix in apples, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Spoon apple filling into each squash half.
- Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes until squash and apples are tender.
- Serve warm.
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