GERD Friendly Air Fryer Acorn Squash
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4 servings
- 2 medium acorn squash (about 1 ½ lb each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Ingredient noteThough high-fat foods can worsen reflux, this recipe has only a small amount of butter (~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving), making it likely fine for many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid butter, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Ingredient noteBlack pepper can worsen reflux in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (less than 1/8 teaspoon per serving) is likely tolerated by many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. While it heats, halve each acorn squash through the stem end and scoop out the seeds and stringy fibers with a spoon.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until combined. Brush the mixture evenly over the cut surfaces and into the cavity of each squash half.
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