Yotam Ottolenghi’s Squash with Chile Yogurt and Cilantro Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (3 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 3/4 ounces cilantro, leaves and stems (about 22 sprigs), plus extra leaves for garnish
- 1 small clove garlic, crushed
- Scant 2 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (or more if you like)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha or another savory chile sauce
- Salt and black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 386g | |
| Calories 889 | |
| Calories from Fat 788 | 89% |
| Total Fat 89.24g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat 16.35g | 65% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium 665mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 16.75g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 12.04g | 8% |
| Protein 9.8g | 16% |
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