"Butternut squash (pear-shaped), baked with salt" CPFC per 100 g. Calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates

Butternut squash (pear-shaped), baked with salt — this is a tasty and healthy dish that can be prepared from squash.

Ingredients:

• Butternut squash (pear-shaped) — 1 pc.;
• Salt — to taste.

Preparation:

1. Thoroughly wash the squash, cut it into two halves and remove the seeds.
2. Cut each half into large wedges, like a melon.
3. Place wedges on a baking sheet, skin side down, sprinkle with salt and place in a preheated oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Bake the squash until soft (about 40-60 minutes depending on the size of the pieces and the variety).
5. The cooked squash can be served as a standalone dish or as a side dish to meat or fish.

Nutritional value (per 100 g):

• Calories: 26 kcal;
• Protein: 1 g;
• Fat: 0.1 g;
• Carbohydrates: 6.5 g.

Health benefits of the squash:

• The squash contains vitamins (A, C, E, K, B vitamins) and minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium), fiber, antioxidants and other beneficial substances.
• The squash helps strengthen the immune system, improve vision, normalize the functioning of the digestive tract, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and much more.

However, it should be remembered that squash can cause allergic reactions, so it should be consumed with caution by people with an allergy to squash or other products. It should also be remembered that squash contains a lot of sugar, so it should not be consumed in large quantities by people with diabetes or obesity.