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Lemon-Maple Butternut Squash

SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Ballast

"'My mother discovered this healthy recipe that's become a family favorite. We enjoy its bright color, smooth texture and flavorful combination of tangy lemon and sweet maple,' says Barbara Ballast, Grand Rapids, Michigan. A teacher who lives to cook and bake, Barbara dreams of having her own catering service one day."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place squash cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Add water. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until tender. Scoop out the squash and place in a mixing bowl, add the syrup, butter, lemon juice and peel; beat until smooth.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 186 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by PotatoFreak
This was a great alternative side for lemon tilapia. It has a subtle sweetness that can not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by MRSEHART
Was afraid the maple syrup would overpower the squash, but it was a much milder flavor than I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by montana j's
A delicious way to serve butternut squash! I used Vermont Maple Syrup...sooooo good! The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by JUNEAD
This was great. I'm an older person and believe it or not my husband nor I had ever eaten... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by SYLVIAWIG
Wow . . . . . YUM! DH loved this so much he asked me to double it (or even triple it) and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Joyce
This is a quick, easy way to prepare butternut squash. I added 1 1/2 tsp of high quality... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by SABE11
Very good. This is one of the simplest and tasty ways I've found to prepare butternut squash.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by annbillfitz
I thought this tasted just OK. My mother in law loved it, but my hubby, kids, and I agreed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by PCooper
I steamed the squash. Next time would bake. It didn't take enough maple syrup to give it the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by krista v.
So good! I might have baked my squash with too much water in the dish because it came out a... MORE

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