![]() ![]() The cholesterol content is of course zero, since acorn squash is a plant. Per ounce, acorn squash seeds contain 126 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated, 3g polyunsaturated, 2g monounsaturated and 0g trans fat), 5mg sodium, 261mg potassium, 0g sugar, 5g protein, and 5g fiber. ![]() ![]() When roasted in a small amount of coconut oil and sprinkled with salt, the seeds caramelize and develop a rich, buttery flavor. I prefer roasted acorn squash seeds over pumpkin seeds for a number of reasons, first and foremost being that the entire seed is edible (shell and all!). Roasted pumpkin seeds are commonplace–“David” brand pumpkin seeds and/or toasted pepitas can be found almost everywhere where sunflower seeds are sold, even at most gas station mini marts. This common misconception probably results from the general lack of roasted squash seeds on grocery store shelves. More so, from experience I’ve learned that many people don’t think of squash seeds as usable, or edible even. I don’t blame anyone for doing this it does look daunting to sort through the stringy clumps of squash innards to remove the seeds. It pains me, when I witness the preparation of any squash with edible seeds, to see the seeds tossed aside into the trash. My favorite part of the acorn squash would have to be the seeds. To keep this short and sweet, and move along to the recipe, let’s focus on the seeds. I have a recipe for acorn squash soup in the works, so I’ll dish more on the benefits of the squash itself in that post. High in vitamin C, potassium and manganese, acorn squash has a very low fructose content. is acorn squash.Īlso called pepper squash or Des Moines squash, acorn squash is notable for its predominately green and yellow-accented outer skin, bright yellow-orange flesh, and distinctively floral-like appearance when cut in half width-wise. One of the best (in my opinion) and most commonly found in grocery stores, farmer’s markets, etc. Butternut, spaghetti squash, pumpkin…the list goes on. Of all the things to look forward to in the Fall/Autumn months, winter squash is high on my list. ![]()
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