WeightWatchers Golden Squash Recipe
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Weight Watchers Golden Squash recipe
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs (about 1-2) acorn or butternut squash
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- fresh mint, rosemary or flat leaf parsley (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Prick the squash with the tip of a knife and place it in a pan in the oven.
- Bake the squash for about 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced – depending on size (you could also microwave it for about 20 minutes).
- Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool a little, then cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds and fibers and discard.
- Scoop out the flesh and blend it until smooth (adding a but of orange juice or water or orange juice to help puree).
- Warm the butter or olive oil in a pan over low heat.
- Add the onion and saute for about 15 minutes (until very soft and sweet), add the brown sugar if using.
- Add the pureed squash, lemon zest, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook over very low heat for about 5-10 minutes (until dry), stirring often.
- Transfer to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with parsley, mint or rosemary (optional).
How many Weight Watchers points in golden squash recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 2
Nutritional information per serving: 126 calories, 4.9g fat, 4g fiber
Photo credit: Nimz
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- Weight Watchers Sweet Potato Fries recipe – 2 points
- Weight Watchers Roasted Red Onions recipe – 3 points
- Weight Watchers Arabic Salad recipe – 1 point
Originally posted 2008-10-21 11:19:39.
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