**Butternut Squash: A Versatile Vegetable for All Seasons**
Butternut squash, with its sweet, nutty flavor and vibrant orange hue, is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. From savory soups and stews to sweet pies and desserts, butternut squash is a culinary chameleon that can adapt to any palate. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course, a comforting side dish, or a sweet treat, there's a butternut squash recipe out there for you. This article offers a collection of delectable butternut squash recipes, each showcasing the unique flavors and textures of this autumnal vegetable. From classic roasted butternut squash to creative stuffed butternut squash and even a decadent butternut squash cheesecake, these recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and make butternut squash your new favorite ingredient.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Take advantage of fabulous fall produce and roast this scrumptious side. Lightly seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar, this is my favorite baked butternut squash recipe-it could almost be dessert! -Heidi Vawdrey, Riverton, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix seasoning ingredients. Halve squash lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with seasonings. , Place 2 teaspoons brown sugar in the cavity of each half. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over cut surfaces., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Butternut squash is so good on its own, that barely any seasoning is needed. This recipe is so simple and easy.
Provided by MChele
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Arrange coated squash on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
For a guaranteed standby, get Ina Garten's Roasted Butternut Squash recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. All you need is high heat and good olive oil.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Arrange the squash in one layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the squash is tender, turning once with a metal spatula.
EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
When the weather turns cold, get cozy with a bowl of this butternut squash soup. This recipe is super easy. The cream adds richness, but if you're looking to cut calories, it can be omitted. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings (2 1/4 qt.)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH SAGE-BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
This is an easy recipe that will amaze your guests with its elegance and complex flavors. The secret is using won-ton wrappers instead of pasta. This raviolis can also be prepared ahead and frozen, which makes it even more versatile! Try experimenting with acorn, pumpkin or another winter squash.
Provided by Lorna
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon butter in the hollow of each half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the squash with a sheet of aluminum foil tucking in the edges.
- Bake squash in preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 45 to 65 minutes.
- Scoop the cooked squash into a bowl, and mash until smooth. Mix in the allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and Parmesan cheese until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fill a deep pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
- To make the ravioli, place a wonton wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Brush edges with the egg white. Place about 1 tablespoon of the squash mixture in the middle of the wonton. Cover with a second wonton wrapper. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and squash mixture until all have been used.
- Drop the ravioli into the boiling water, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Remove, drain, and keep warm until sauce is prepared.
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sage. Continue to cook and stir until the sage is crispy but not browned. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place 6 to 8 raviolis on serving plates, and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 415.3 mg, Sugar 2 g
CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness in Ina Garten's Caramelized Butternut Squash recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.
APPLE-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
A Thanksgiving-worthy soup blends tangy, sweet apples with mellow butternut squash. Meanwhile cumin, coriander, ginger, and cayenne add vibrant flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add squash, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add apples, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, cayenne, black pepper, stock, and the water (just enough to cover). Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes.
- Puree in batches in a food processor or blender until smooth, and return to saucepan. Heat over low, thinning with more water if necessary. To serve, ladle into shallow bowls; garnish with diced apples, jalapeno slices, and sour cream if desired.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Here's a rich soup for an autumn day--winter squash is roasted and pureed and blended into a creamy broth seasoned with cinnamon and roasted coriander.
Provided by Progresso
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Progresso®
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make roasted winter squash: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat butter over medium-high heat in an ovenproof saute pan; add diced squash, salt and pepper. When squash begins to brown, place pan in oven. Roast for 15 minutes or until medium-brown on all sides. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Puree in food processor, or mash with potato masher or ricer. Measure 1 1/2 cups squash; reserve.
- To make soup: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the onion, celery, carrot and cinnamon stick; saute until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the broth and the coriander; bring to a boil. Simmer for several minutes. Stir in reserved squash until smooth; simmer gently to let the flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick.
- Puree the soup using an immersion blender or in a blender until smooth. (The soup can be made ahead to this point, cooled, covered, and refrigerated for several days or frozen for about 1 month. It will thicken as it cools and may need thinning with broth or water when reheating.)
- Return the soup to the pan and reheat gently. Add the half-and-half. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Top each serving with pumpkin seeds and toasted bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1387.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
- While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
If you like the natural sweet flavor of butternut squash, you'll love this risotto! It is so creamy and full of flavor! Great as a side dish or main course.
Provided by Andrea Longo Policella
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place squash cubes into a steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to steam until the squash is tender (10 to 15 minutes), then drain, and mash in a bowl with a fork.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes until the onion begins to soften, then stir in the rice. Continue cooking and stirring until the rice is glossy from the butter, and the onion begins to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes more.
- Pour in the white wine; cook, stirring constantly, until it has evaporated. Stir in the mashed squash and 1/3 of the hot chicken stock; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until the chicken stock has been absorbed by the rice, 5 to 7 minutes. Add half of the remaining chicken stock, and continue stirring until it has been absorbed. Finally, pour in the remaining stock, and continue stirring until the risotto is creamy. Finish by stirring in the Parmesan cheese, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 978.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BAKE
Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. -Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Layer squash and apples in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Drizzle with butter. , Bake, covered, until squash and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges
BEST BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP EVER
Slightly sweet, this is one of the best soups I've had in a while.
Provided by Chester
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook the onion, garlic, and thyme in the hot butter until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and chicken stock; bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Crumble the bouillon into the soup; season with cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the lid of the blender in place with a kitchen towel and carefully start the blender using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a serving bowl. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup in the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 866.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place the squash, apple and onion on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Roast in the oven until fork tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Make a sachet with the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf (tied in a bundle using cheesecloth and twine). Bring the chicken broth and sachet to a low boil in a stockpot over high heat. Add the squash, apple, and onion. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and remove the sachet. Use an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender in batches, and blend until smooth and creamy. Season the soup with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
SAUSAGE-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Sausage, bread crumbs, and cheese make this stuffed butternut squash out of this world!
Provided by SPEARL20
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash halves in a shallow pan and cover with water.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool partially, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; do not drain fat. Add onion and garlic to sausage and cook and stir over medium-high heat until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove flesh from squash, leaving 1/3-inch flesh in the shell to keep it sturdy. Mix squash flesh, sausage mixture, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, and cayenne together in a bowl. Stuff squash shells with mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 648.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR
This sweet, savory, and simple recipe for roasted butternut with brown sugar makes a wonderful side dish for your holiday or everyday table.
Provided by M.Perry
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Combine squash, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; toss until squash is evenly coated. Spread squash in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven, turning midway through, until edges are lightly browned and centers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 333.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, brown sugar, grated parmesan cheese, flour, eggs, olive oil, unsalted butter, roasted hazelnut, fresh sage, salt, lemon, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- Add the diced butternut squash, chopped onion, whole garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a baking sheet, tossing until fully coated.
- Bake until the squash is golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.
- While the squash is in the oven, make the dough.
- When the squash is finished cooking, add it to the food processor along with the brown sugar and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until it becomes smooth. Set aside to chill.
- Rinse the bowl of the food processor.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the flour, eggs, and olive oil, and pulse until the dough comes together into a large ball and swirls around the processor.
- Remove the dough, wrap in plastic wrap, and rest it the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Cut 2 ounces (55 g) of pasta dough from the ball and roll out into large, wide, thin sheets of pasta.
- Lay a sheet over an empty ice cube tray, and press the dough down gently into each of the holes.
- Fill each hole with a tablespoon of the butternut squash filling. Place a second sheet on top of the ice cube tray. Press down on all the sides of the raviolis. Flip the ice cup tray over to release the pasta and cut off any excess dough.
- Separate each ravioli with a knife or cutting tool.
- Gently place a few raviolis into boiling salted water and cook until the raviolis float and firm up slightly, 2-3 minutes. Scoop out the ravioli and set aside briefly to cook a new batch or dump out the water and start the hazelnut brown butter sauce.
- In a pan, add 3 tablespoons of the butter, sage leaves, and hazelnuts. Cook until the butter browns deeply, the nuts are heated through, and the sage is fried and crispy. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and season to taste.
- Swirl in 2 more tablespoons more of chilled butter, to thicken the sauce. Add the cooked raviolis back in and toss gently to coat the pasta.
- Serve the pasta with brown butter sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 7 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE
I have been making this pie for over 24 years for special occasions. It is so easy and the taste is wonderful. -Mary Ellen Solesbee, Greer, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Cut out scraps with a leaf-shaped cookie cutter for garnish if desired; place on a baking sheet and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Beat in the squash, butter, eggs, water and vanilla until smooth. Pour into crust., Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Bake leaf cutouts for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. , Cool pie and cutouts on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate pie until chilled. Garnish with pastry leaves and whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SEEDS
Cooking up some winter squash? Stop tossing out the seeds. Seeds from butternut, spaghetti, acorn, and other hard squashes can be roasted into a crispy snack or salad topper, just like pumpkin seeds. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, or curry.
Provided by Alyssa Singer
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Clean pumpkin seeds so there are no strings or pulp attached to them. Pat dry or let air dry in a strainer.
- Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle seeds lightly with olive oil and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle lightly with chili powder and sea salt.
- Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until just slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 88.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, GARLIC, AND APPLE SOUP
Butternut squash, sweet potato, carrot, and garlic roasted in large pieces and then added to onion, celery, apple, and vegetable broth. Immersion blender does the trick for thickening without adding fat. Use curry powder in place of cayenne if you prefer more savory flavors than spicy. Apple juice can also be used in place of cider, and chicken broth in place of vegetable.
Provided by Nancy A.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange butternut squash halves, carrot chunks, sweet potato chunks, and whole garlic head onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over the vegetables; season with rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes, turn the carrot and sweet potato chunks, and continue roasting until everything is tender, 20 to 30 minutes more. Set aside to cool.
- Use a spoon to remove flesh of squash from skin. Cut carrot and sweet potato into small pieces. Squeeze roasted garlic from skin.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add celery and onion. Season the celery mixture with nutmeg and cayenne pepper; saute until the celery and onion are tender, about 8 minutes. Add apple and continue to cook and stir until apples begin to get hot, about 2 minutes more.
- Pour vegetable broth and apple cider into the pot; bring just to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir squash, carrot, sweet potato, and garlic to the pot. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 277.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE
Great use for all that early fall vegetable! Nice start for a fall day dinner or lunch.
Provided by PHONELADY55
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the butter and oil under tender.
- Mix the carrots and squash into the pot. Pour in vegetable stock, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the soup mixture until smooth. Return to the pot, and stir in the heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil. Serve warm with a dash of nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 820.1 mg, Sugar 5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for a butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
- Prepare the squash: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. You can then peel the squash or leave the skin on, depending on your preference.
- Cook the squash: There are many different ways to cook butternut squash, including roasting, baking, steaming, and microwaving. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
- Season the squash: Once the squash is cooked, season it with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add herbs, cheese, or nuts for extra flavor.
- Serve the squash: Butternut squash can be served as a side dish, main course, or dessert. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to salads and pies.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its sweet and nutty flavor, it is a perfect addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you are roasting it, baking it, or steaming it, butternut squash is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious ingredient to add to your meal, reach for a butternut squash. You won't be disappointed!
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