6. Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is a healthy, versatile food that is filling and provides a host of nutritional benefits. This vegetable is associated with winter recipes, but it can be consumed all year round. Every cup of acorn squash has 8 grams of fiber. It is also rich in Vitamin C, and one serving has 20% of the recommended daily amount of this vitamin. Many people avoid eating the skin of acorn squash, but you can safely consume the dark outer shell if you wash it well.
One way of enjoying this vegetable is to scoop out the seeds and fill it with tofu, chickpeas, or another type of filling, bake it in the oven and eat the filling and the squash “bowl” together. Adding a high-fiber filling can boost the fiber benefits of this hearty vegetable. You can also roast the acorn squash in slices with other vegetables.