Roasted Butternut Squash with Tart Cherries Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Roasted Butternut Squash with Tart Cherries

A perfect, simple, pan roasted side dish for a family supper. The sweetness of the squash creates a delicious caramel around the edges – that really sets off the tart cherry and smokiness of the paprika.

Yields:

8 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

60 mins

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed butternut winter squash
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/3 cup dried tart cherries
  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  • Peel the winter squash and cut in 1-inch squares. And cut the dried cherries in half.
  • Pre-heat the oven for 375° F (190° C).
  • Toss the squash with the olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, a few grinds of black pepper and turn out onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, add the cherry pieces and toss to combine; continue to roast another 20 to 25 minutes until the edges of the squash are brown and caramelized.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 71
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 3.55g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.511g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.522g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.504g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 148mg
    % Daily Value 6%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 10.02g
    % Daily Value 4%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 1.3g
      % Daily Value 5%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 3.78g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 0.9g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 31mcg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 12mg
    % Daily Value 13%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 11%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 185mg
    % Daily Value 4%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 71 KCal
  • Fat 3.55 g
  • Carbs 10.02 g
  • Protein 0.9 g

There are 71 calories in 1 serving of Roasted Butternut Squash with Tart Cherries.

How long would it take to burn off 71 KCal?

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7 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

10 minutes

Jogging

6 minutes

Running

5 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

7 minutes

Walking

8 minutes

Weight Training

8 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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