Acorn squash is a great replacement for your traditional hash browns. It is lower on the glycemic index, helping to keep blood sugar stable, lowering your risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Acorn squash is also high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Dietary Fiber, Calcium, and other essential minerals.
Potatoes are a member of the nightshade family. Along with tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, this family of foods contains solanine, a neurotoxin. For some, nightshades can cause systemic pain, nausea, headaches, abdominal pain and other digestive disorders. Lastly, potatoes tell the body to store fat and can create inflammation throughout the body. All great reasons to use acorn squash instead of potatoes!
Try this recipe next time you want hash browns:
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 acorn squash, uncooked, peeled and grated
1 bunch of spinach leaves
1.) Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes on medium heat, or until onions become translucent.
2.) Add grated acorn squash and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until squash is soft and beginning to brown.
3.) Add spinach, cook until spinach is wilted. Salt and serve.
Great to serve on it's own or with eggs!!
Enjoy!
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