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Obesity Discussion · 02-28-05, 05:26 AM

Acorn Squash and Apple Puree
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Ingredients Directions
1 acorn squash, halved and the seeds and strings discarded
1 Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 Tbsp. butter
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste if desired
Arrange the squash, cut sides down, in a glass dish, prick the skin all over with the tip of a sharp knife, and microwave the squash at high power (100%) for 10 minutes.
Put the apple in a 1-or 2-cup glass measuring cup, cover it with microwave-safe plastic wrap, and microwave it and the squash at high power (100%) for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they are tender.
Scoop out the squash, discarding their skin, pour off any liquid from the apple, and force the squash and the apple through the medium disk of a food mill into a bowl.
Stir in the butter, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 2 servings.

This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 238; Fiber, 15g; Cholesterol, 8mg; Sodium 33mg. Percent calories from: Protein, 8%; Carbohydrates, 77%; Fat, 15%.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...pple_puree.htm

02-28-05, 05:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,815 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Acorn Squash and Apple Puree Acorn Squash and Apple Puree -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredients Directions 1 acorn squash, halved and the seeds and strings discarded 1 Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 Tbsp. butter Freshly grated nutmeg to taste if desired Arrange the squash, cut sides down, in a glass dish, prick the skin all over with the tip of a sharp knife, and microwave the squash at high power (100%) for 10 minutes. Put the apple in a 1-or 2-cup glass measuring cup, cover it with microwave-safe plastic wrap, and microwave it and the squash at high power (100%) for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they are tender. Scoop out the squash, discarding their skin, pour off any liquid from the apple, and force the squash and the apple through the medium disk of a food mill into a bowl. Stir in the butter, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Makes 2 servings. This is an official 5 A Day recipe. Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 238; Fiber, 15g; Cholesterol, 8mg; Sodium 33mg. Percent calories from: Protein, 8%; Carbohydrates, 77%; Fat, 15%. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...pple_puree.htm __________________