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 gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant dish that serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

The star of this recipe is the sweet and nutty butternut squash, which pairs beautifully with crispy bacon and sautéed onions. The addition of fresh thyme adds an aromatic touch, while a hint of pepper elevates the overall taste. To top it all off, a generous handful of baby spinach is stirred in at the end, providing a pop of color and a boost of vitamins.

With only 100 calories per serving, this Butternut Squash Sauté is a guilt-free indulgence that complements any main course. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty vegetarian dish, it’s sure to be a hit at your table. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

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

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
Protein10.72%
Fat37.91%
Carbs51.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17
Glycemic Load
0.27
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.414347813181%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.78mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.91kcal
5%
Fat:4.53g
6.97%
Saturated Fat:1.5g
9.36%
Carbohydrates:13.81g
4.6%
Net Carbohydrates:11.27g
4.1%
Sugar:2.78g
3.09%
Cholesterol:7.26mg
2.42%
Sodium:86.32mg
3.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.88g
5.76%
Vitamin A:12226.79IU
244.54%
Vitamin K:55.58µg
52.94%
Vitamin C:26.15mg
31.7%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.66%
Potassium:469.93mg
13.43%
Folate:52.14µg
13.03%
Vitamin E:1.79mg
11.93%
Magnesium:47.16mg
11.79%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.27%
Fiber:2.54g
10.17%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.92%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
8.99%
Calcium:65.03mg
6.5%
Iron:1.13mg
6.28%
Phosphorus:59.08mg
5.91%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.02%
Copper:0.1mg
4.99%
Selenium:2.9µg
4.14%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.21%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.44%