Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash pairs tender, buttery squash with warm cinnamon-kissed apples, brown sugar, and a hint of salt for balance. Finely chopped walnuts add gentle crunch, making this a cozy side that shines at fall dinners or holiday tables. Serve it when you want something naturally sweet, lightly spiced, and comfortingly simple.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Boil the unpeeled squash for 15 minutes; drain it. Run cold water over the squash; let it cool for about 5 minutes. Trim off the peel along the ridges. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the peel in the valleys. Halve the squash; remove the seeds and stem. Cut the halves into sections, then into 1-inch chunks.
- 2
Put the squash and the apples in a large microwave-safe bowl. Dot with the butter; sprinkle with the brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; poke a few holes to vent.
- 3
Microwave on full power for 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Uncover, stir the mixture, and continue cooking on full power until tender, about 7 minutes and 30 seconds more.
- Calories 105.07 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 0.81 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 20.79 g 8%
- Total Fat 3.18 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.48 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 9.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 10.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 257.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 13.36 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.9 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Butter, and Chopped Walnuts. Each serving provides about 105.07 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Butter, Chopped Walnuts, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 105.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash healthy?
- Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 105.07 calories and 0.81 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.48 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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