ACORN SQUASH
Fecha de Publicación: 27/07/2021
ACORN SQUASH
Acorn squash is a variety of the same squash species as zucchini and other summer squash Cucurbita pepo, but with its tough cut skin and drier flesh, it is culinaryly treated like a winter squash. Native people appreciated acorn squash because they could store it for long periods of time and cook it whole on the embers of the fire.In modern American kitchens, acorn squash can be baked, roasted, broiled, steamed, stuffed, sautéed, made puree or even use as a surprise ingredient in a cake.
A 1-cup serving of diced baked acorn squash, with no added fat or seasonings, contains 115 calories, 9 grams of dietary fiber, and no measurable fat. Provides a healthy dose of vitamins A, C, and B6, along with thiamine, niacin, and folate. It contains almost all minerals, with significant amounts of iron, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.
