Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise
Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise highlights naturally sweet, tender squash glazed with honey and brown sugar, lifted by cinnamon and allspice for a warm, aromatic finish. The result is a silky, cozy side with balanced sweetness and subtle spice—perfect for holiday dinners, autumn gatherings, or whenever you want a comforting vegetable dish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the squash in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover it. Bring the water to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes or until the squash is tender. Drain and let it cool slightly. When it is cool enough to handle, remove the skin.
- 2
Move the squash to a medium bowl. Stir in the honey, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Mash everything well, and serve warm.
- Calories 109.58 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.31 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 25.45 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.92 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 52.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.77 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 19.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 469.21 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 0.61 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dark Brown Sugar, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, and Honey. Each serving provides about 109.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise made of?
- The main ingredients are Dark Brown Sugar, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, Honey, Squash. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 109.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise healthy?
- Brandon's Delicata Squash Surprise has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 109.58 calories and 1.31 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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