Delicious Baked Acorn Squash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Delicious Baked Acorn Squash is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 whole Acorn Squash
- Kosher Salt To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons (to 3 Tablespoons) Brown Sugar
- Pure Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Halve each squash, then scrape out the seeds and stringy membranes. Place the halves, flesh side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle each half with salt.
- Next add a generous tablespoon of butter to the center of each squash followed by 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar. Next drizzle squash with maple syrup.
- Pour 2 cups water in the bottom of the baking pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 30-45 minutes, or until squash is golden brown.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, turn on the broiler and allow tops to get a little more brown and the butter/sugar mixture to bubble.
- Serve on a platter and share with Aunt Winifred.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Delicious Baked Acorn Squash recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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