Orange-Flavored Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato
Serve this attractive side dish with your holiday meal or with roast beef for Sunday dinner. Baking at a high temperature slightly caramelizes the bottom of the squash for a delightful taste.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6, 2 slices squash and 8 to 10 slices sweet potato per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray one extra-large or two large baking pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together the orange zest, orange juice, and margarine. Set aside.
Step 3
Discard the ends of the squash. Cut the squash crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (about 12). Using a spoon, discard the seeds and strings. Put the squash slices in a single layer on the baking sheet(s). Peel the sweet potato and cut into 1/8-inch slices (48 to 60). Place 4 or 5 overlapping slices of sweet potato in the center of each squash ring.
Step 4
Pour the orange juice mixture over the stacks. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and nutmeg. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Step 5
Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Use a large, flat spatula to transfer the stacks to plates.
nutrition information
Step 6
(Per Serving)
Step 7
Calories: 80
Step 8
Total Fat: 0.5g
Step 9
Saturated: 0.0g
Step 10
Trans: 0.0g
Step 11
Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
Step 12
Monounsaturated: 0.5g
Step 13
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 14
Sodium: 27mg
Step 15
Carbohydrates: 19g
Step 16
Fiber: 2g
Step 17
Sugars: 8g
Step 18
Protein: 1g
Step 19
Dietary Exchanges
Step 20
1 1/2 Starch