Yellow Squash With Fresh Basil and Toasted Pecans Recipe

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Yellow Squash With Fresh Basil and Toasted Pecans
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs baby pattypan squash or 2 lbs crookneck yellow squash
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

Directions:

  1. Toast pecans in dry skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant, shaking pan often. Set aside to cool.
  2. Fill large pot with 1 inch water. Set steamer basket in pot, cover, and bring water to a boil. Place squash in basket.
  3. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and steam 4 to 6 minutes, or until squash is tender.
  4. Transfer squash to large bowl.
  5. Toss with olive oil, basil and pecans. Serve hot, or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 100.39 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.73g 17%
Sodium 0.12mg 0%
Potassium 43.34mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.39g 0%
Sugars 0.39g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 8.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 721.05 Kcal (3019 kJ)
Calories from fat 693.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77.06g 17%
Sodium 0.89mg 0%
Potassium 311.27mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.96g 0%
Sugars 2.8g 2%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 4%
Protein 7.15g 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0%
Iron 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 58.9mg 1%

* 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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