Butternut Squash
I love this vegetable! Nutrient packed and
delicious. Great with sweet or savory dishes. Try it in soups,
pastas, with fresh herbs, or drizzle with cream and maple for dessert!
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1/2 c baked (3.6 oz, 103 g)
Calories 40
Calories from fat 0
Total fat 0g
Total carbohydrate 11g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 230%
Vitamin C 25%
Also a source of calcium, iron, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate,
calcium, magnesium, potassium and manganese. |
Season- Fall
and Winter Size- varies greatly, usually 8-12 inches
long 3-5 inches wide Selecting- choose one that is heavy
with few blemishes Storage- It stores well because of
the thick outer layer. Good at room temperature for several weeks.
Refrigerate- peel, cube and refrigerate up to five days
Freeze- peel, cube and freeze up to six months
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Baking
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Heat oven to 400
degrees. Using a sharp, sturdy knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. |
Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out
the seeds and stringy parts. |
Line a
baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. |
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Sprinkle
the squash with salt and pepper. |
Place flesh side down on
the baking sheet. |
Bake
30-45 minutes or until a knife slides through easily. |
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Cut each
half to the desired size. |
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Try with |
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Butternut
Tortellini with Walnut
Cream Alfredo |
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