Roasted Squash With Balsamic Sauce and Apples

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
57%
Roasted Squash With Balsamic Sauce and Apples
45 min.
8
178kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of autumn with our Roasted Squash With Balsamic Sauce and Apples. This delightful dish brings together the natural sweetness of butternut squash and apples, perfectly complemented by a tangy balsamic reduction that elevates each bite. Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish for your family dinner or an impressive addition to a holiday feast, this recipe is sure to impress.

Not only is this dish a feast for the eyes, featuring the stunning golden hues of roasted squash and the bright red of dried cherries, but it's also incredibly nutritious. Suitable for various dietary preferences, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a versatile choice for everyone at the table. With just 178 calories per serving, you can savor each mouthful without any guilt.

Preparing this side dish is a breeze, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. The combination of tender squash, tart apples, and chewy dried cherries creates a medley of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. As you drizzle the balsamic sauce over the roasted goodness, the aroma wafting from your oven will have everyone eagerly waiting for dinner. Dive into this seasonal favorite and bring warmth and joy to your table!

Ingredients

  • cup balsamic vinegar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • pounds butternut squash halved
  • 0.3 cup cherries dried chopped
  • piece ginger peeled finely chopped ( 1 inch)
  •  delicious apples cored thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Slice a small pieceoff the skin side of each squash half, sohalves sit flat. Microwave on high in acovered bowl until flesh begins to soften,2 minutes. Gently simmer ginger, vinegarand sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until liquid decreasesby 1/3, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from heatand set aside. Line 2 large baking sheetswith foil and coat with cooking spray.
  3. Placesquash halves skin side down on bakingsheets. Arrange apple slices in cavity ofeach half.
  4. Bake until apples soften, 25minutes.
  5. Remove squash from oven,drizzle with balsamic sauce, return tooven and bake until apples brown, 5 to 6minutes.
  6. Cut each squash half into quartersand transfer to a serving platter withany extra juices.
  7. Sprinkle with cherriesand serve immediately.
  8. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein5.94%
Fat1.47%
Carbs92.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.13
Glycemic Load
4.39
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.593913010929%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.71mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:177.91kcal
8.9%
Fat:0.31g
0.48%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.39%
Carbohydrates:44.08g
14.69%
Net Carbohydrates:38.08g
13.85%
Sugar:19.37g
21.53%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:18.42mg
0.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.83g
5.66%
Vitamin A:24267.47IU
485.35%
Vitamin C:49.76mg
60.32%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.99%
Potassium:890.33mg
25.44%
Fiber:6g
24.01%
Vitamin E:3.35mg
22.33%
Magnesium:83.86mg
20.96%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.53%
Folate:62.73µg
15.68%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.65%
Vitamin B3:2.77mg
13.86%
Calcium:126.24mg
12.62%
Iron:1.96mg
10.89%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.41%
Copper:0.19mg
9.36%
Phosphorus:86.32mg
8.63%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.38%
Vitamin K:3.5µg
3.33%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.59%
Selenium:1.18µg
1.68%
Source:Epicurious