Serves 6 / A wonderful, crowd-pleasing fall side dish, this would be a welcome addition to any holiday meal.
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        Curried Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Toasted Coconut
    
    
                
        
    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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 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 and add remaining ingredients except coconut and cranberries; toss well to coat. Pour into a large glass casserole dish and bake for about 1 hour, stirring once or twice. Top with toasted coconut and dried cranberries before serving.
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                Nutrition Facts
        Curried Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Toasted Coconut
        
        
            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