Baked Acorn Squash With Spiced Butter

Ingredients

• 1 acorn squash
• vegetable cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 9 teaspoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• ginger

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
2. 2 Wash the squash, cut it in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. 3 Place squash on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
4. 4 Melt margarine in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
5. 5 Spread the spiced margarine mixture over the squash slices.
6. 6 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.