Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage
Silken tofu blends into roasted winter squash for a lush, velvety mash punctuated by bright orange zest, aromatic sage, and toasty pecans. Sweet raisins add pops of chew and contrast, making this side both comforting and layered with flavor. Serve Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage for holiday tables or cool-weather dinners alongside roasted meats or grain-centric mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the whole squash on a baking sheet and roast until the skin is papery and a fork inserted in 2 or 3 places shows the flesh is very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Let cool until easy to handle. Remove and discard the skin and seeds.
- 2
Meanwhile, pulse the raisins, pecans, parsley, sage, and orange zest in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl; wipe out the food processor.
- 3
In the cleaned food processor, puree the warm squash and tofu until very smooth and creamy. Reheat in a medium pot over medium heat if needed. Transfer to a large bowl or platter, sprinkle the raisin-sage mixture over the top, and serve.
- Calories 410.76 kcal High 21%
- Protein 15.22 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 37.02 g 13%
- Total Fat 24.99 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 3.67 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 198.21 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 7.69 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 12.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 133.79 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 1090.64 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 1094.77 mcg Good Source 122%
- Vitamin C 44.62 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, Dried Orange Peel, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 410.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, Dried Orange Peel, Fresh Dill, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 410.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage healthy?
- Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 410.76 calories and 15.22 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 198.21 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.67 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Soy, 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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