Acorn Squash Baked with Pineapple

Side Dishes, Vegetarian, Low Phosphorus, High Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium

Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories	202
Carbohydrates	31 g
Protein	2 g
Sodium	90 mg
Potassium	783 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Sodium: All of our recipes are low in sodium because it is hard on kidneys and raises blood pressure. Most people should limit sodium to 1,500 milligrams per day.

Potassium: If you are on hemodialysis, limit potassium too, to 2,000 milligrams per day. If you are on peritoneal dialysis or short daily dialysis, limit potassium to 3,500 milligrams per day.

Phosphorus: If you are on dialysis, limit phosphorus to about 1,000 milligrams per day.

Protein: If you are not on dialysis but have kidney disease, you might benefit from a diet lower in protein. Check with a kidney doctor or dietitian for guidelines.

Ingredients

Based on 2 servings per recipe.

1 acorn squash, cut in half and seeded
2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons pineapple, crushed
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place squash with cut side up in greased baking pan.
Place one teaspoon butter plus one teaspoon brown sugar in each acorn half.
Cover squash with aluminum foil and bake until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
Scoop cooked squash out of shells, leaving 1/4 inch thick shell.
Mix cooked squash, pineapple, 1 tablespoon butter, and nutmeg. Beat until smooth.
Spoon mixture into shells; heat at 425 degrees for approximately 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Based on 2 servings per recipe.

Calories	202
Carbohydrates	31 g
Protein	2 g
Sodium	90 mg
Potassium	783 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Sodium: All of our recipes are low in sodium because it is hard on kidneys and raises blood pressure. Most people should limit sodium to 1,500 milligrams per day.

Potassium: If you are on hemodialysis, limit potassium too, to 2,000 milligrams per day. If you are on peritoneal dialysis or short daily dialysis, limit potassium to 3,500 milligrams per day.

Phosphorus: If you are on dialysis, limit phosphorus to about 1,000 milligrams per day.

Protein: If you are not on dialysis but have kidney disease, you might benefit from a diet lower in protein. Check with a kidney doctor or dietitian for guidelines.

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Acorn Squash Baked with Pineapple

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