Green Options » spaghetti squash http://greenoptions.com/tag/spaghetti-squash Posts tagged 'spaghetti squash' Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:05:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Seasonal Foods: 5 Best Winter Vegetables http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/12/seasonal-eats-5-best-winter-vegetables/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/12/seasonal-eats-5-best-winter-vegetables/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:05:08 +0000 Jessica Mordo http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/12/seasonal-eats-5-best-winter-vegetables/ Winter veggies usually get short shrift, but there are many reasons to savor them. They add loads of vitamins and nutrients to our diets, do wonders for our immunity, and are wonderfully versatile. Plus, eating seasonally is eating green: as it takes us back to the old days of eating only the freshest available products, it’s a more sustainable eating model and it’s better for reducing our carbon footprints.

Here’s my guide to making the most of these five fabulous winter veggies:

1. Play Squash

winter squash I actually look forward to winter just for its squash varieties. Acorn, banana, butternut, spaghetti, delicata, hubbard, sweet dumpling, buttercup, and turban squashes—not to mention pumpkinwinter squash—add a colorful and sweet accent to your plate. Plus, they are among the healthiest types of complex carbohydrates (the best kind of carbs), with high fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C content. Roast ‘em, mash ‘em, or slow cook ‘em into a heaping bowl of soupy goodness for the perfect warm winter meal.

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