Healthy Diabetic Cooking: 21 Diabetic Recipes for Healthy Eating

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Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash

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SERVES: 4

SERVING SIZE: 1 quarter squash

COOK TIME: 1 Hr

We've come up with an acorn squash recipe that's going to make the perfect side dish to your fall favorites! Drizzled with cinnamon and ooey gooey maple syrup, it's a sweet, satisfying recipe that's made for a diabetes-diet! Don't worry though. You can serve this up for family and friends, and they'll never know it's a healthier side dish option.

What You'll Need

1 acorn squash (1 pound), cut in half lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup

What to Do

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place squash halves cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture evenly into squash halves.
Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until tender. Cut each squash half lengthwise into halves, and serve.

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