Baked Butternut Squash Recipe
Butternut squashes creamy rich flavor enlivens any meal on a crisp day. Rich in vitamin A, squash is also known to sooth acidic stomachs and help counteract the effects of impure foods. Serves 4-6.
1 butternut squash (or 2 acorn squash)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large apples, peeled and cut into small chunks
Heat oven to 350°F. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds and stringy flesh. Mix the remaining ingredients, and spoon the mixture into the squash halves. Place in a roasting pan and cover. Bake for about 45 minutes, remove the cover and bake for 10 minutes longer to brown the top. Enjoy hot.
