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Maple-Serrano Butternut Squash

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 6
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A deliciously seasoned side dish with the taste of serrano chile.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Nov 24, 2014
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Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash (about 4 lb), unpeeled (6 to 7 cups peeled and diced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, if desired
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 slices thick-cut hickory smoked bacon, chopped (2/3 cup)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 serrano chiles, stems removed, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup

Directions

  •  
    1
    With sharp knife, carefully cut both ends of squash (top and bottom). Divide or cut squash into two. Place squash pieces, one at a time, on cutting board, flat side facing cutting board. Peel sides as if you were peeling a pineapple. Cut in half, and remove seeds with a teaspoon. Then cut in thick slices, then into cubes.
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    2
    In 5-quart saucepan, place squash and water to cover. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 9 to 14 minutes or until toothpick inserted in squash resists somewhat going through. Drain.
  •  
    3
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bacon in oil 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp or desired doneness. Remove bacon from skillet. Stir in onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are translucent.
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    4
    Add garlic and chiles. Cook 30 seconds; stir in squash, bacon, maple syrup and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 1 minute or until heated through. Serve.

Nutrition Information

210 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 36g Total Carbohydrate, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
540mg
23%
Potassium
840mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
8g
35%
Sugars
12g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
590%
590%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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  • A deliciously seasoned side dish with the taste of serrano chile.
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