This hearty butternut squash recipe has all the warmth of fall wrapped into this one seasonally delicious dish!
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 1 hours 0 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
| ¼ cup I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread, melted |
| 1 (1- 3/4) pound butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 1 medium apple, cubed |
| ½ cup dried cranberries |
| ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar |
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients in 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 250.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, Saturated Fat 2.1 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 24.3 g
Find easy to prepare vegetarian side dish recipes at Woman’s Day. Use our Mashed Butternut Squash and Apples recipe and add healthy fruits and vegetables to your Thanksgiving dinner menu.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 55 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0S
Yield: 8
Ingredients:
| 1/2 stick butter |
| 3 1/2 lb. peeled, seeded butternut squash |
| 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/4 tsp. Pepper |
| Garnish: thyme leaves and apple slices |
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick foil. Put 1 Tbsp of butter in each lined pan. Place in oven 1 minute, or until melted.
- Remove pans from oven; spread half the squash and apples on each pan. Toss to mix and coat.
- Roast 40 to 45 minutes, tossing once, until tender.
- Place squash and apples into a bowl. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter and the salt and pepper. Mash until smooth. Scrape into a serving dish and garnish.
- Look for peeled, seeded butternut squash in the produce section.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 168 calories
I found this great recipe on the package of my fresh cut butternut squash. It looked yummy so I had to try it. The flavor of the roasted squash and apples with the crunch of the pecans is fantastic. This is a great way to get your family members to eat their veges. Enjoy.
Total time: 40 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients:
| 1 lb butternut squash, cubed |
| 1 medium baking apple, peeled, cored and cubed |
| 3 tablespoons butter, melted |
| 3 tablespoons honey |
| 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
| 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cubed squash and apple in an 8’x8′ baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons water and roast uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter, honey, pecans, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Remove squash from oven, and pour honey mixture over squash. Stir lightly to coat.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 198.8, Fat 11.1, Saturated Fat 4.8, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 65.4, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 16.4, Protein 1.6
How do you make Butternut squash and apple salad?
Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oil, white vinegar, lemon juice and lemon zest, thyme, salt and pepper. Place the cubed butternut squash, apple slices on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle half of the vinaigrette.
How to bake squash and Apple squash?
Heat oven to 375°F. Place butter in 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; heat in oven 5 to 7 minutes or until melted. Stir cinnamon and nutmeg into melted butter. Add squash; toss to coat. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix apples, syrup and vinegar. Pour apple mixture over squash. Cover; bake 10 minutes.
How to cook butternut squash on the stove?
Place the cubed butternut squash, apple slices on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle half of the vinaigrette. Toss everything and roast for about 30 -35 minutes, or until the butternut squash is done.
What to serve with butternut squash and apples?
You can roast the butternut squash cubes and apples at 400 F for about 30 – 35 minutes total until squash is tender. You can season it with salt and pepper, and some fresh thyme. This simple sweet and tart maple vinaigrette gives this easy side dish so much flavor! It’s also great over salmon, shrimp, baked chicken or your favorite green salad.