Butternut Squash Sauté

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Butternut Squash Sauté
35 min.
8
100kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this delightful Butternut Squash Sauté! This vibrant dish combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the savory crunch of bacon, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will elevate any meal.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also comes together in just 35 minutes! Imagine serving a colorful medley of sautéed butternut squash, tender baby spinach, and crispy bacon at your next gathering. It’s a dish that not only looks stunning on the table but also packs a nutritious punch, with each serving containing only 100 calories.

The combination of ingredients creates a delightful texture and taste experience. The butternut squash becomes tender and caramelized, while the spinach wilts just enough to retain its vibrant color and nutrients. The addition of onion and a hint of pepper adds depth to the dish, making it a perfect complement to any main course.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to add a nutritious side to your weeknight meals, this Butternut Squash Sauté is sure to become a favorite. So grab your frying pan and get ready to whip up this scrumptious dish that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach packed
  • slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • cups butternut squash peeled (2 small)
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
  2. Stir in squash, thyme and pepper. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender. Stir in spinach just until wilted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein10.71%
Fat37.95%
Carbs51.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.38
Glycemic Load
0.26
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.379565102899%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.78mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.79kcal
4.99%
Fat:4.53g
6.96%
Saturated Fat:1.5g
9.35%
Carbohydrates:13.78g
4.59%
Net Carbohydrates:11.25g
4.09%
Sugar:2.78g
3.09%
Cholesterol:7.26mg
2.42%
Sodium:86.31mg
3.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.87g
5.75%
Vitamin A:12220.85IU
244.42%
Vitamin K:55.58µg
52.94%
Vitamin C:25.95mg
31.46%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.56%
Potassium:469.17mg
13.4%
Folate:52.08µg
13.02%
Vitamin E:1.79mg
11.93%
Magnesium:46.96mg
11.74%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.25%
Fiber:2.53g
10.1%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.92%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
8.98%
Calcium:64.53mg
6.45%
Iron:1.11mg
6.16%
Phosphorus:58.95mg
5.9%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.01%
Copper:0.1mg
4.96%
Selenium:2.9µg
4.14%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.17%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.43%