Maple-Serrano Butternut Squash

Name: Maple-Serrano Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
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

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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.
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.
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.

More About This Recipe

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