Posts Tagged ‘winter squash’
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust – Low Carb Plus
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust lets you have your pizza while maintaining a low carb lifestyle. Most of us think of spaghetti squash as a replacement for pasta, but it can be used to replace bready pizza crust as well. Low carb plus extra vegetable servings. Win-Win! As with other winter squashes, spaghetti squash is a…
Read MoreSpicy Maple Roasted Acorn Squash – Packed Beta Carotene
Spicy Maple Roasted Acorn Squash is a simple way to prepare this healthy winter squash. Acorn Squash is loaded with beta carotene, which gives it that bright orange-colored flesh. Our bodies turn that beta carotene into vitamin A which acts as an antioxidant in our bodies protecting it from cell damage that can cause a…
Read MoreDandelion Greens with Roasted Butternut Squash
Dandelion Greens with Roasted Butternut Squash is a great way to prepare these bitter, but very healthy dark leafy greens. The sweetness of the roasted squash and raisins balances the bitterness, while the nuts add a nice crunch and some healthy fats. Dandelion Greens get their bitterness from phytonutrients called glucosinolates which are great for…
Read MoreApple and Quinoa Stuffed Squash – Use Your Favorite Squash
This Apple and Quinoa Stuffed Squash can be made with your favorite summer or winter squash. For winter squashes, you will need to prebake the squash for about 20-30 minutes before stuffing it. I used round summer squash to make this Apple and Quinoa Stuffed Squash and since they are small I only sliced off…
Read MoreGinger Pear Butternut Squash Soup – A Twist On Traditional
Ginger Pear Butternut Squash Soup gives a slightly sweet and spicy twist to traditional butternut squash soup. The beautiful yellow color of butternut squash is due to the beta carotene, which gives this soup a potent dose of antioxidants. Ginger is also an antioxidant as well as containing anti-inflammatory properties. The pears add a little…
Read MoreButternut Squash Apple Casserole – Excellent Side Dish
Our Butternut Squash Apple Casserole will leave you wanting more. This butternut squash apple casserole is an excellent side dish for your fall meals or holiday dinner. You’ll top it with a spiced buttery crumble. Butternut squash is low in calories yet high in many nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium. Apples are…
Read MoreAdd Winter Squash to Your Meals For A Health Boost
What if I told you there were more winter squash than just pumpkin? Shocking I know! Pumpkin gets all of the love these days, but all of the winter types are worthy of a featured place on your table. The vivid orange flesh of many winter squash varieties is due to their high concentration of carotenoids, particularly…
Read MoreLow Carb Chicken Noodle Soup – Easy and Nutrient-Dense
This Low Carb Chicken Noodle Soup may not cure a common cold, but it makes a wonderful meal on a chilly night. And, if you do happen to have a cold, the combination of vegetables, vegetables, chicken, and hot broth will help ease your symptoms as well. Instead of traditional pasta, this Low Carb Chicken Noodle…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi – Homemade Pasta
This Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi is a simple homemade pasta with a light orange hue thanks to substituting squash for the traditional potato. You can easily substitute acorn, delicata, pumpkin or other winter squash for the butternut squash if you prefer. Winter squashes are loaded with beta-carotene, like all bright orange and yellow vegetables. They…
Read MoreHerb and Garlic Spaghetti Squash – Healthier Than Pasta
This simple preparation of herb and garlic spaghetti squash is delicious as a side dish on its own, or toss it in a green salad for added flavor and texture. Spaghetti squash is nutritionally better than white pasta, which doesn’t contain much nutritional content or vitamins. Spaghetti squash contains vitamin A and vitamin C, which…
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