Roasted Kabocha Squash With Umami Butter & Candied Pepitas Recipe

Recipe By EatingWell

Ever wondered how to cook kabocha squash without ruining your knife? Roasting it whole softens its armor and creates nutty, complex flavor inside. Topped with a savory butter sauce and sweet pumpkin seeds, this thanksgiving vegetable recipe creates a superstar.

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Ingredients for Roasted Kabocha Squash With Umami Butter & Candied Pepitas Recipe

  • 0.13 Large egg white
  • 0.03 cup Confectioners' sugar
  • 0.09 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
  • 0.09 cup Pepitas
  • 0.13 Kabocha or buttercup squash
  • 1/4 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon Butter, Softened
  • 0.06 teaspoon Fish sauce
  • 0.06 teaspoon Reduced sodium tamari or low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.03 teaspoon Gochugaru or aleppo pepper
  • 0.03 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 0.03 teaspoon Molasses
  • 0.03 teaspoon Granulated sugar
Nutrition
value
73
calories per serving
5 g Fat1 g Protein5 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    5g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    5g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    9mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    2mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    7mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    4mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    21mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By EatingWell