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Steamed Butternut Squash with Red Chili Sauce
The beautiful orange color of the squash reflects its rich concentration of health-promoting beta carotene. Combine the nutritional value of the squash with the great taste of the red chili sauce for a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating.
Steamed Butternut Squash with Red Chili Sauce Prep and Cook Time: 23 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1 medium-sized butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 TBS + 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 TBS chopped cilantro

Directions:

  1. Slice onion and chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance their health benefits.
  2. Bring 2 inches of water in a steamer to a boil.
  3. Cut squash into cubes and steam in a steamer with a tight fitting lid until al denté, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium-size skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add garlic and spices and mix well. After about 1 minute, add rest of broth and begin to simmer gently.
  5. When squash is al denté, add it to simmering sauce and cook together for another 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro.
Serves 4

Nutritional Profile

Steamed Butternut Squash with Red Chili Sauce
1.00 serving
(1185.25 grams)
Calories: 107

NutrientDRI/DV

 vitamin A164%

 vitamin C45%

 fiber23%

 manganese19%

 vitamin B619%

 copper17%


 magnesium15%

 vitamin B114%

 potassium14%

 vitamin B313%

 folate11%

 calcium10%

 phosphorus10%

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Steamed Butternut Squash with Red Chili Sauce
1.00 serving
1185.25 grams
Calories: 107

Nutrient Amount DRI/DV
(%)
Nutrient
Density
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
vitamin A 1474.01 mcg RAE 164 27.7 excellent
vitamin C 34.04 mg 45 7.7 excellent
fiber 6.32 g 23 3.8 very good
vitamin B6 0.33 mg 19 3.3 good
manganese 0.43 mg 19 3.2 good
copper 0.15 mg 17 2.8 good
pantothenic acid 0.79 mg 16 2.7 good
magnesium 63.12 mg 15 2.5 good
vitamin B1 0.17 mg 14 2.4 good
potassium 650.02 mg 14 2.3 good
vitamin B3 2.13 mg 13 2.2 good
folate 45.13 mcg 11 1.9 good
phosphorus 68.92 mg 10 1.7 good
calcium 97.77 mg 10 1.7 good
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
Rule
excellent DRI/DV>=75% OR
Density>=7.6 AND DRI/DV>=10%
very good DRI/DV>=50% OR
Density>=3.4 AND DRI/DV>=5%
good DRI/DV>=25% OR
Density>=1.5 AND DRI/DV>=2.5%

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