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| 2 cups | butternut squash, diced (about 1 squash) |
| 2 tbsp | ginger, finely sliced |
| 1 tbsp | orange zest |
| 2 tbsp | honey |
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
Cut squash into 1-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss squash with ginger, orange zest, honey and olive oil.
Place squash mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until squash is tender.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Serves 4.
Per serving: 83 cal, 1 g pro, 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 19 g carb, 1 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 4 mg sodium
Good source of: vitamin C
Excellent source of: vitamin A
Source: /Leslie Beck’s Foods that Fight Disease (2008)
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