Buttercup Squash

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min

Creamy boiled Buttercup squash seasoned with warm mace and pepper, perfect as a comforting vegetarian side dish or autumnal accompaniment to hearty meals.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium size Buttercup squash
  • ground mace to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim stems off of the squash.
  2. Cut each squash into quarters and scrape away the seeds.
  3. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
  4. Add the squash to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove the squash from the water and season with ground mace and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

130 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.2g 4% DV
Total Fat 8.3g 11% DV
Carbs 14.8g 5% DV
Fiber 6.3g 22% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 23.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 179.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 14.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 25.9mg 29% DV
Calcium 66.5mg 5% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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