Delicata Squash

Makes 6 halves

The cylindrical green-and-yellow-striped delicata squash has sweet yellow flesh. Look for it in stores from September to November.

3 delicata squash
1 tablespoon Sesame Salt
1 freshly ground black pepper

Cut squash in half length-wise and remove seeds. Steam over boiling water until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with Sesame Salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Per 1/2 squash

• Calories: 75
• Fat: 0.9 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
• Calories from Fat: 10.8%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 1.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 17.8 g
• Sugar: 6.5 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 31 mg
• Calcium: 83 mg
• Iron: 1.3 mg
• Vitamin C: 25.1 mg
• Beta Carotene: 7575 mcg
• Vitamin E: 2.1 mg

Source: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.