Trinidadian Pumpkin Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 fresh hot green chili pepper, sliced very thin
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried )
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
2 lbs hard winter squash, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar

Directions:

Put oil in a large non stick pan over med-hi heat. When hot add onion; stir fry until lightly browned. Add garlic, chile, thyme and cilantro; stir for a few seconds until the garlic is golden. Add squash and stir. Add 3 tbsp water, cover, turn heat to low and cook for 40-45 minutes or until squash is tender. Uncover, add salt and sugar, stir gently mashing the squash lightly. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	106.48 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.57g	9%
Sodium	223.04mg	9%
Potassium	438.35mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.12g	5%
Sugars	1.43g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.73g	11%
Protein	1.46g	3%
Vitamin C	22mg	37%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	46.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.64 Kcal (317 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.96g	9%
Sodium	158.44mg	9%
Potassium	311.38mg	9%
Total Carbs	10.03g	5%
Sugars	1.01g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.94g	11%
Protein	1.04g	3%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	37%
Iron	1mg	8%
Calcium	33mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

2

Points
3

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

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