Whipped Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Seeds
This sweet, light side dish is absolutely gorgeous and makes a wonderful side on any holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/2 lb. butternut squash peeled, seeded, and diced (some markets sell it already peeled and chopped)
- 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 3 - 4 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or use chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or a stockpot, steam the squash in a couple inches of gently boiling water, covered, for 20 minutes or until it’s tender. (Alternatively, steam it in the microwave for 5 – 10 minutes.)
- Drain the squash.
- With an electric mixer, whip the squash with the butter or margarine, syrup, salt, and cinnamon and transfer it to a serving bowl.
- Top it with the pomegranate seeds and serve it immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12116IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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