Roasted Squirrel with Herbs

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Roasted Squirrel with Herbs is a traditional game dish, typically prepared by marinating squirrel meat with aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage, then slow-roasted until tender. It is a rustic, foraged meal with roots in rural European and North American culinary traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in protein and low in carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins. A typical serving contains approximately 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	275 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	95 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Zinc	4.5 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Potassium	320 mg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 serving (150 g, cooked meat) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a historical reliance on foraging and hunting for sustenance, while nutritionally, squirrel meat is a lean, sustainable source of protein with a lower environmental footprint than conventional livestock.