Golden Butternut Squash Cakes
These butternut squash patties combine sweet squash and cooked rice with nutty pine nuts, Parmesan, fresh basil, ginger, and garlic. Bread crumbs and egg help bind the mixture, while vegetable oil brings a browned finish. Serve them as a vegetarian sandwich filling, a colorful appetizer, or a light meal with a crisp salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Golden Butternut Squash Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Place the butternut squash, cut-side up, in a 9x13-inch baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Scoop the flesh from the butternut squash and transfer it to a bowl; mash.
- 4
Cook and stir pine nuts in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir pine nuts, rice, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, egg, ginger root, garlic, salt, and black pepper into mashed butternut squash until evenly combined; shape into patties.
- 6
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; cook patties, working in batches, until crispy and browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Calories 382.28 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 10.57 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 57.85 g 21%
- Total Fat 13.06 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.68 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 191.58 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 4.38 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 212.17 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 802.23 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 1095.67 mcg Good Source 122%
- Vitamin C 42.52 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Golden Butternut Squash Cakes is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butternut Squash, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 382.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Golden Butternut Squash Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butternut Squash, Eggs, Fresh Basil. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Golden Butternut Squash Cakes?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Golden Butternut Squash Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Golden Butternut Squash Cakes healthy?
- Golden Butternut Squash Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 382.28 calories and 10.57 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 191.58 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.68 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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