This wonderful, crowd-pleasing fall side dish would be a welcome addition to any holiday meal. Be prepared to share the recipe.
        Curried Butternut Squash
    
    
                 
    
        
    Ingredients
    
                - 2 small or 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds total)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
        
    Instructions
    
                - Preheat oven to 375˚. Cut and peel squash; chop into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl, salt and pepper to taste, and add remaining ingredients except coconut and cranberries; toss well to coat. Pour into a large glass casserole dish and bake for about an hour, stirring once or twice.
- Top with toasted coconut and dried cranberries before serving.
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                Nutrition Facts
        Curried Butternut Squash
        
        
            Amount Per Serving        
        
            Calories 178
                        Calories from Fat 81
                    
        
        
            % Daily Value*
        
                
            Total Fat 9g
            14%
        
                        
                Saturated Fat 2g
                10%
            
                                                
                Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
            
                                    
                Monounsaturated Fat 5g
            
                                            
            Sodium 17mg
            1%
        
                                    
                Total Carbohydrates 27g
                9%
            
                        
                Dietary Fiber 1g
                4%
            
                                                
            Protein 2g
            4%
        
                
            * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.         
    PER SERVING: 178 cal, 9g fat (5g mono, 1g poly, 2g sat), 0mg chol, 2g protein, 27g carb, 1g fiber, 17mg sodium