Buttered Squash Medley
Buttered Squash Medley is a comforting, savory-sweet side dish featuring a mix of winter squash varieties like butternut, acorn, or delicata, sautéed or roasted with butter and warm spices. It's a staple of North American home cooking, particularly popular during autumn and holiday meals like Thanksgiving.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter. It provides a rich supply of vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450% DV |
| Vitamin C | 35% DV |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it embodies the harvest season in North America, using squash varieties that store well through winter. Nutritionally, the beta-carotene in the squash is fat-soluble, meaning the added butter actually helps your body absorb its beneficial nutrients more effectively.
