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Simmerin' Squash

Simmerin' Squash
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Winter squash contains carotenoids, plant pigments that color them orange-yellow. Carotenoids are a form of vitamin A that help with vision.

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Yes! You can cook squash in just minutes by slicing it before cooking. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:4 servings
1large acorn squash (2 lb)
1/2cup apple juice
1tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon
1.Trim ends off squash. Stand squash on end; cut in half. Remove and discard seeds and fiber. Cut each squash half crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
2.In 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix apple juice, margarine and cinnamon. Add squash; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
3.Turn squash slices; cover and simmer 5 to 8 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 40mg; Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 6g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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