Low Fat Butternut Squash with Fresh Ginger
Delight your taste buds with this Low Fat Butternut Squash with Fresh Ginger, a comforting yet healthy dish that’s bursting with warm, aromatic flavors. Perfectly tender cubes of naturally sweet butternut squash are infused with the zesty kick of fresh ginger and the earthy warmth of ground cinnamon, all simmered in a low sodium vegetable broth for a light and flavorful experience. A hint of garlic enhances the savory undertones, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish to this low-calorie, nutrient-packed recipe. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal as a wholesome side or a plant-forward main course, making it a versatile and guilt-free addition to your weekly meal plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized (about 2-3 pounds) butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 large (minced) garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel the butternut squash, slice it in half, and remove the seeds. Cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the cubed butternut squash to the pot and stir to coat with the garlic and ginger mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Let the squash simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Stir in the cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the squash to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a healthy side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1373 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 3567 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
