Caramelized Butternut Squash (Marcela Valladolid) Recipe

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Caramelized Butternut Squash (Marcela Valladolid)
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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 2 (3-inch long) cinnamon sticks
  • 1 (4-lb) butternut squash, unpeeled, seeded , and cut into 1-inch pieces, seeds reserved

Directions:

  1. In a large, heavy pot, stir the water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks together until the sugar dissolves. Add the butternut squash and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced and syrupy, and the squash is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  2. Place the reserved seeds in a colander and rinse to remove any pulp. Dry thoroughly on paper towels. Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely before using.
  3. Remove the cinnamon sticks from the squash and discard. Let the squash cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature with the toasted seeds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 678.02 Kcal (2839 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 55.48mg 2%
Potassium 618.53mg 13%
Total Carbs 175.31g 58%
Sugars 162.32g 649%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 9%
Protein 1.13g 2%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 40%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 215.1mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 131.56 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 10.76mg 2%
Potassium 120.02mg 13%
Total Carbs 34.02g 58%
Sugars 31.5g 649%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 9%
Protein 0.22g 2%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 38%
Iron 0.5mg 15%
Calcium 41.7mg 22%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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