Regional Favorite: Delectable Veggies
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All Hail the Veggies
Roasted Acorn Squash is a favorite in the Northeast.
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut 1 acorn squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut each half into 6 wedges. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add squash; cook 3 minutes or until browned on each side. Turn wedges; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place pan in oven; bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until tender.
SERVES 4 (serving size: 3 wedges)
CALORIES 94; FAT 5.9g (sat 3.7g); SODIUM 192mg
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East: Red Cabbage with Sausage & Apples
SERVES 6 (serving size: about 3⁄4 cup)
CALORIES 119; FAT 3.8g (sat 1g); SODIUM 255mg
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Southeast: Grilled Okra & Tomatoes
SERVES 8 (serving size: 1 skewer)
CALORIES 44; FAT 2.4g (sat 0.3g); SODIUM 241mg
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South: Black Beans
CALORIES 128; FAT 3.6g (sat 0.3g); SODIUM 294mg
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Midwest: Creamed Corn with Bacon
SERVES 6 (serving size 2/3 cup)
CALORIES 151; FAT 4.6g (sat 1.7g); SODIUM 325mg
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Southwest: Jicama-Corn Salad
SERVES 6 (serving size: 1 cup)
CALORIES 151; FAT 6.1g (sat 0.5g); SODIUM 157mg
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West: Avocado & Orange Salad
SERVES 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
CALORIES 120; FAT 8.6g (sat 1.3g); SODIUM 126mg
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Northwest: Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
SERVES 6 (serving size: about 10 chips)
CALORIES 52; FAT 0.2g (sat 0g); SODIUM 71mg