RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Baked Acorn Squash with Apple

This baked squash goes perfectly with nearly any main course during the holidays —turkey, ham, or a roast. It is simple to prepare, and even the folks who don't usually eat squash are likely to enjoy this sumptuous baked vegetable. Serves 4.

• 2 acorn squash, halved and cleaned of seeds
• 1 baking apple, peeled and chopped into very small pieces
• 4 teaspoons of salted butter
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In each acorn half, place 1 teaspoon of butter and equal portions of the chopped apple. Sprinkle each half with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Wrap each half individually in aluminum foil, leaving a very small opening at the top (or poke a few fork-holes into the foil). Place the squash into a shallow baking dish or on a cookie sheet, and bake for 45-60 minutes — until the squash is very soft when a fork is inserted. Turn off the oven and leave the squash wrapped in foil until ready to serve.

Nutritional information (per serving) 167 calories
4 g fat
2.3 g saturated fat
100 mg calcium
2 g protein
36 g carbohydrate
10 g fiber

Portions: 2 grains, 1 extra