Roasted Acorn Squash and Carrot Puree Recipe

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Roasted Acorn Squash and Carrot Puree
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Ingredients:

  • 3 large acorn squash (1 1/2 lb. each)
  • 2 1/2 lbs carrots
  • 1/2 cup apple butter

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F Cut each squash in half and remove seeds. Cut off rind with a small sharp knife. Cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Peel carrots and cut into 1-inch pieces. Mix squash and carrots with 5 tablespoons apple butter, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Place mixture on baking sheet big enough to accommodate vegetables in one layer. Add 3 tablesooons water and cover with foil.
  3. Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil. Add 1/2 cup water and bake for 20 minutes more.
  4. Transfer vegetables to food processor and process until very smooth. This must be done in several batches.
  5. Transfer to medium pot. Add remaining 3 tablespoons apple butter and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently before serving. (This dish can also be made early in the day and reheated).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 81.74 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 68.65mg 3%
Potassium 509.73mg 11%
Total Carbs 20.05g 7%
Sugars 8.84g 35%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17%
Protein 1.51g 3%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 31%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 51.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.17 Kcal (210 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 42.14mg 3%
Potassium 312.88mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.31g 7%
Sugars 5.42g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 17%
Protein 0.93g 3%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 31%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 31.6mg 5%

* 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

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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