Baked Acorn Squash with Miso Butter and Walnuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1-tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon shiro miso
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts or pecans
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 376g | |
| Calories 430 | |
| Calories from Fat 241 | 56% |
| Total Fat 27.66g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 15.06g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1191mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 48.54g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 18% |
| Sugars 13.53g | 9% |
| Protein 3.88g | 6% |
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