Squash Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Squash Potatoes
90 min.
8
267kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile side dish that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this mouth-watering Squash Potatoes recipe! This dish is not only vegetarian-friendly, but it's also gluten-free and low in FODMAPs, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions. With a total time of just 90 minutes, this recipe serves 8 and offers a well-balanced meal with only 267 calories per serving.

The star of this dish is a delightful combination of baking potatoes and banana squash, both of which are packed with essential nutrients and a rich, satisfying taste. To prepare the squash, simply boil it until tender, then drain and mash it together with the potato pulp and butter. This creates a flavorful and creamy filling that's spooned back into the hollowed-out potato skins.

Seasoned salt adds the perfect finishing touch to this easy-to-make side dish, which is first baked at 400°F (200°C) to cook the potatoes and then at 350°F (175°C) to brown the surface of the filling. With its impressive nutritional breakdown—6.66% protein, 38.12% fat, and 55.22% carbs—this Squash Potatoes recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. So why wait? Give this tasty and healthy dish a try today!

Ingredients

  • large baking potatoes 
  • pound banana squash cubed peeled
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • teaspoons lawry's seasoned salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake 45 minutes, until cooked through and tender.
  3. Place the squash in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Transfer to a colander, and allow to drain for 30 minutes.
  5. Cut the baked potatoes in half, and scoop out the pulp, taking care to leave skins intact. In a large bowl, mash together the potato pulp, squash, and butter. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins, and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  7. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  8. Bake stuffed potato skins 30 minutes, until surface of filling is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories267kcal
Protein6.66%
Fat38.12%
Carbs55.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.84
Glycemic Load
26.23
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.866956566987%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:266.76kcal
13.34%
Fat:11.73g
18.04%
Saturated Fat:7.36g
45.97%
Carbohydrates:38.22g
12.74%
Net Carbohydrates:34.97g
12.72%
Sugar:2.4g
2.67%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:684.09mg
29.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.61g
9.22%
Vitamin B6:0.73mg
36.27%
Potassium:971.34mg
27.75%
Vitamin A:1131.47IU
22.63%
Vitamin C:17.49mg
21.2%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.18%
Fiber:3.25g
13%
Magnesium:50.67mg
12.67%
Phosphorus:117.92mg
11.79%
Copper:0.23mg
11.54%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.27%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
11%
Iron:1.92mg
10.69%
Folate:39.86µg
9.97%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.78%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.93%
Vitamin K:4.94µg
4.7%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.46%
Calcium:43.63mg
4.36%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.77%
Selenium:1.11µg
1.58%
Source:Allrecipes