Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries
Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries turn sweet, tender squash into oven-roasted fries with smoky paprika, fresh thyme, and a touch of garlic. They bake up lightly caramelized at the edges with a soft, satisfying bite and a savory finish. Ideal as a cozy side for dinner or a snackable alternative to traditional fries.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 88
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 61
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 67
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and lightly oil a baking sheet.
- 2
Toss the squash with olive oil, paprika, garlic, thyme, and salt in a bowl until evenly coated; arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 380.5 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 5.45 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 72.88 g 27%
- Total Fat 9.09 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.38 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 29.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 11.3 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 8.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 371.6 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 5.8 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 1556.1 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 2162.2 mcg Good Source 240%
- Vitamin C 126.24 mg Good Source 140%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries is made with 6 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 380.5 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Olive Oil, Paprika. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries healthy?
- Charlotte's Butternut Squash Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 65/100. Per serving, it provides 380.5 calories and 5.45 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.38 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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