Maple-Glazed Squash and Green Beans with Walnuts Recipe

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Maple-Glazed Squash and Green Beans with Walnuts
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Ingredients
9
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Nutrition
140
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 butternut squash or 1 acorn squash, about a lb ( is the easiest to peel a nd cut into finger sized sticks)
  • 2 cups green beans , about 8 oz
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2/3 cup toasted walnuts , perferably whole halfs

Directions:

  1. Peel and cut squash into 3 x 1/2 x 1/2 inch strips to make about 5 cups, set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans until tender crisp, about 3 to 6 minutes.
  3. Drain and chill under cold water; drain well.
  4. (Make ahead: wrap veggies separately in towels; enclose in plastic bags and refrigerate for up to 1 day.) In a large nonstick frypan, heat oil and butter over medium high heat until foaming.
  5. Add squash;cover and cook, turning twice,until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add green beans, maple syrup, soy sauce, salt and pepper; cook turning gently, until heated through and evenly coated.
  7. Mix in walnuts.
  8. Scrape into warmed serving dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 140.46 Kcal (588 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.32g 14%
Cholesterol 3.82mg 1%
Sodium 161.45mg 7%
Potassium 329.29mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.32g 4%
Sugars 5.52g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 11%
Protein 3.84g 8%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 50.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.83 Kcal (556 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.81g 14%
Cholesterol 3.61mg 1%
Sodium 152.68mg 7%
Potassium 311.41mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.6g 4%
Sugars 5.22g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 11%
Protein 3.63g 8%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 7%
Calcium 47.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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