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Whipped Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Seeds

Whipped Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Seeds

Whipped Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Seeds

Jessica Braider
This sweet, light side dish is absolutely gorgeous and makes a wonderful side on any holiday table.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 95 kcal

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
Keyword Company/Entertaining, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Holidays/Special Events, Kid-Friendly, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Nut-Free, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
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