Sweet Cranberry Acorn Squash

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This is great dish to complement and poultry, pork, or even game. Also, this recipe is ideal for autumn, as it really brings out the flavors of the season. A quick, easy dish that the entire family will love!

Cooking Instructions:

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
*Makes about 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 acorn squash
  - ? cup butter
  - 1 cup diced onion
  - ½ cup brown sugar
  - ½ cup fresh cranberries
  - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  - 1 cup chicken broth
  - ½ teaspoon chicken broth
  - ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper

Cooking Steps:

A) Carefully peel the skin off the squash. Then, seed and dice into cubes (about ½-inch).
B) Using your cast iron skillet (preferably 12-inch) slowly melt the butter. Then put the onions in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Throw in the squash cubes and cook for another 5 minutes.
C) Then put your sugar, cranberries, and parsley into the cast iron skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
D) Add the broth, stir, and season with salt and pepper. Let it cook for 20 minutes in the cast iron skillet.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories 245; Fat 9g; Cholesterol 21mg; Sodium 377mg; Carbohydrate 44g; Protein 2g.

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