Squash Rings with Green Beans Recipe

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Squash Rings with Green Beans
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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium acorn squash (about 2 lb each)
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 lb fresh green beans , cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil

Directions:

  1. Cut squash into 1 in. slices; discard seeds and ends. Arrange slices in a single layer in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and water; bring to a boil. Brush over the squash. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until tender, basting frequently.
  3. Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Add basil, rosemary and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Spoon into squash rings. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.85 Kcal (929 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.67g 12%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 306.09mg 13%
Potassium 713.26mg 15%
Total Carbs 38.48g 13%
Sugars 20.05g 80%
Dietary Fiber 5.35g 21%
Protein 3.14g 6%
Vitamin C 25.7mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 97.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.2 Kcal (357 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 12%
Cholesterol 7.81mg 7%
Sodium 117.55mg 13%
Potassium 273.91mg 15%
Total Carbs 14.78g 13%
Sugars 7.7g 80%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 21%
Protein 1.2g 6%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 43%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 37.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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