Loading ...Healthy RecipesBaked Butternut Squash with Pecans and Thyme
It’s peak season for the sweet nutty flavor of butternut squash. This easy to prepare Thanksgiving favorite is perfect for both holiday entertaining and simple weeknight meals. When purchasing, look for gourds with a hard, thick rind and no signs of decay.
Serves: 4
Time to Table: 1 hour
Healing Nutrient Spotlight
Excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese
Good source of thiamin, magnesium, copper
Ingredients*
1 small to medium butternut squash
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup raw pecans, chopped
1 T. organic butter
2 tsp. fresh thyme
sea salt, to taste
*Select organic ingredients for optimal nutrition.
Preparation
Halve squash, scoop out the seeds, and place cut side down in shallow pan. Add 1/4 cup water. Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Turn squash over in pan, season with salt and place butter and nuts inside each half. Season with thyme. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Cut each half crosswise to make four servings.
Nutrition
165 calories, 13 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 6 g monounsaturated fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 8 mg cholesterol, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 3 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 8100 IU vitamin A, 1.3 mg niacin, .2 mg thiamin, .5 mg pantothenic acid, .2 mg vitamin B-6, 25 mcg folate, 18 mg vitamin C, 60 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 380 mg potassium, 75 mg sodium, 50 mg magnesium, .8 mg manganese, 1.4 mg selenium, 1 mg zinc, .24 mg copper
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