Acorn Squash With Citrus and Chile Recipe

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Acorn Squash With Citrus and Chile
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Directions:

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 450°F Halve squash lengthwise and remove stem ends. Scoop out seeds and cut squash lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide wedges.
  2. 2. Toss squash with black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl, then arrange, cut sides down, in 2 baking pans.
  3. 3. Roast squash until squash is tender and cut sides of wedges are golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes.
  4. 4. While squash is cooking, mash garlic with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and whisk in citrus juice, chile, cilantro, and remaining 1/4 cup oil until combined.
  5. 5. When squash is done, place it on a platter cut sides up and drizzle with chile citrus sauce. Sprinkle with extra cilantro and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.08 Kcal (1189 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.01g 32%
Sodium 588.26mg 25%
Potassium 781.71mg 17%
Total Carbs 24.56g 8%
Sugars 1.95g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18%
Protein 2.29g 5%
Vitamin C 31mg 52%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 75.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.49 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.54g 32%
Sodium 239.16mg 25%
Potassium 317.8mg 17%
Total Carbs 9.98g 8%
Sugars 0.79g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 18%
Protein 0.93g 5%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 52%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 30.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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