Thursday, February 23, 2006

Sweet Potato and Squash Bake


Preparation Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 35 min
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 6

This sweet root-vegetable side dish is the perfect accompaniment to holiday meals.

1 sprays cooking spray
1/2 pound sweet potato(es), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 pound acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tsp canola oil
1 Tbsp unpacked brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg


Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.

Place sweet potatoes and squash in prepared pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat mixture well.

Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

Source: Weight Watchers Online