How To Cook Butternut Squash + 2 Easy Butternut Squash Recipes

2018-10-18 15:07:48

by Clean & Delicious

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Learn the easiest way to prep and cook butternut squash and enjoy two easy recipes using this popular winter squash FAVORITE FOODS KITCHEN TOOLS SHOP MY EBOOKS FOLLOW CLEAN DELICIOUS ON SOCIAL SnapChat CleanDeliciousHOW TO ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH1 large butternut squash about 3 pounds peeled and seeded and cut in 1 inch chunks1 tablespoons avocado oil1 teaspoons kosher salt1 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperPreheat the oven to 425 degrees F Place the squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil salt and pepper Gently toss everything together to coat the squash Spread the squash out into one layer if needed use two pans to avoid overcrowding and roast for 25 to 30 minutes turning once half way through Enjoy Makes 4 servings NUTRIENTS PER SERVING Calories 93 Total Fat 3 6g Saturated Fat 0 4g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 486mg Carbohydrate 16 4g Dietary Fiber 2 8g Sugars 3 1g Protein 1 4gCRAZY EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE1 large butternut squash about 3 pounds peeled and seeded and cut in 1 inch chunks1 yellow onion chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt1 2 teaspoon black pepper4 cups low sodium veggie brothPreheat the oven to 425 degrees F Place the squash and onions on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil salt and pepper Gently toss everything together to coat the squash Spread the squash and onions out into one layer if needed use two pans to avoid overcrowding and roast for 25 to 30 minutes turning once half way through Let the veggies cool down enough so that you can work with them and then place the roasted squash and onions in a high speed blender along with the broth Blend until you have a rich creamy soup adjust broth as needed you may need a little more or a little less Transfer to a pot and heat over a medium heat until warmed through Adjust seasonings and enjoy Makes 4 cups of soup NOTE I like to top with this soup with roasted pumpkin seeds and goat cheese This is of course optional but very delicious NUTRIENTS PER SERVING Calories 98 Total Fat 0 1g Saturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 627mg Carbohydrate 23 9g Dietary Fiber 4 6g Sugars 7 3g Protein 2 9gBUTTERNUT SQUASH KALE SALAD RECIPE1 small head of kale stemmed chopped2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil pinch kosher salt2 cups roasted butternut squash1 3 cup walnuts1 3 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1 avocado diceddressing2 tablespoon diced red onion2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons orange juicesalt and pepper to tasePlace kale in a large bowl and drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and sprinkle of kosher salt Using your hands gently rub the oil and salt into the kale leaves This helps to keep the kale nice and tender Add the butternut squash walnuts cherries and avocado into the bowl with the kale and set aside In a spouted cup or mason jar combine red onion extra virgin olive oil lime juice orange juice salt and pepper Whisk together and drizzle over salad Gently toss everything together and enjoy NOTE If you are not trying to keep this salad vegan a little bit of feta cheese or goat cheese over the top makes for a rather lovely addition Serves 2NUTRIENTS PER SERVING Calories 588 Total Fat 39 6g Saturated Fat 4 9g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 549mg Carbohydrate 57 5g Dietary Fiber 12 6g Sugars 18 9g Protein 10 6gClean Delicious is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon com This does not cost you a thing Shopping through our links is an easy way to support Clean Delicious and we appreciate and are super grateful for your support