Winter Weight Gain
Winter is fast approaching and as usual it is more difficult to get motivated to hit the gym and keep the weight down. So here is an idea for a side dish which will help prevent putting on weight.
Winter Squash, butternut, acorn, or delicata, winter squash has a lot going for it nutritionally.
Squash is high not only in fiber, about 6 grams of fiber per cup of mash, but also in water. You can eat lots and feel full without going overboard on calories, but hold the butter and brown sugar.
I found this great recipe:
Oven Roasted Squash with Garlic and Parsley
10 servings, about 3/4 cup each
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- 5 pounds winter squash (such as butternut, buttercup, kabocha or hubbard), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks (see Tip)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss squash with 4 teaspoons oil, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread evenly on a large baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender throughout and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes (depending on the variety of squash).
- Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Toss the roasted squash with the garlic and parsley. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve
Nutrition
104 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 6 g fiber; 357 mg sodium; 555 mg potassium. 1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat
Nutrition Note: Vitamin A (430% daily value), Vitamin C (50% dv), Potassium (16% dv).
Hope you like it, I tried it with some boneless chicken breasts. It makes a low fat, high in fiber meal. Let me know what you think.
Winter Weight Gain
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