Warm Squash, Goat Cheese,

& Pecan Sautee

This quick sauteed side dish is sure to sooth your taste buds with a boost of flavor & creamy goat cheese that will just melt in your mouth. Acorn squash will provide you with a variety of beneficial vitamins, including vitamin A & C. The squash also will bump up the fiber content of your meal, promoting digestive wellness! Try this very easy dish to warm up your next family meal!

 

Servings: 2

Time: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized acorn squash, peeled and chopped into about 1-inch chunks

• 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsley chopped

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp pecans

• 3 large basil leaves

• 1 pinch sea salt

• ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled (try reduced-fat to cut back on the fat calories!)

 

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. 

2. Add garlic to pan and sautee about 2 minutes, until garlic begins to soften..

3. Add squash to pan and combine with garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 6-8 minutes, until lightly browned. Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces and place in pan over the squash. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes.

4. Add pecans to pan and sautee mixture for an additional 2 minutes.

5. Remove pan from heat. Add goat cheese crumbles and combine. Serve warm & enjoy!

 

 

An original Eating with a Dietitian recipe by Diana Savani, RD, LDN. 

 

Nutrition Information per Serving:

189 calories, 13g fat, 4g saturated fat, 134mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 5g protein