Butternut squash

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  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    I've always wanted to try one but didn't know how to prepare it. Looks like a lot of work just to cut the thing up. Wonder if that could count as exercise lol
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    all i do is cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and add olive oil, salt and pepper and roast it in the oven!! yummo!!

    That does sound good!! I'll have to get one next time I go shopping and try that.
  • supermodelchic
    supermodelchic Posts: 550 Member
    I like butter spray, cajun seasoning, sliced green onions.
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    Have you tried this recipe?
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/10/spaghetti-with-creamy-butternut-leek.html
  • unicornpoop
    unicornpoop Posts: 178 Member
    Just cut it up, spritz with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 425 for 15 minutes. It's awesome roasted!
  • HayleyHat
    HayleyHat Posts: 41
    Best way I've had it is stuffed with brie or blue cheese haha, but not exactly healthy! I often do fries with it, or mash.
    Or I'll buy a few mini squashes, halve them and scoop out the seeds, sprinkle with seasonings (last night I had paprika and chilli powder!) and oil spray, then bake.

    Loving this thread! I'll have to try some of the recipes.
  • 4bigeasy
    4bigeasy Posts: 51 Member
    i had some last night and it was delicious. i cut it in half length wise, sprayed foil with cooking spray and put it on a jelly roll pan, scoop out the seeds of the squash and lay it face down on the sprayed foil. bake at 375 for about 20 minutes until it starts to get soft. i cut it in chunks and removed the skin. i sauteed a little onion and garlic in a little oil, added a few pieces of chicken breast and when the chicken was cooked, add squash cubes, some curry paste, a few raisins and a bit of water. cook a few minutes more and enjoy!
  • deedster_a
    deedster_a Posts: 91 Member
    You can also use it to somewhat "healthify" macaroni and cheese and lower the calorie count.
  • AussieNikki
    AussieNikki Posts: 168 Member
    I have made this a few times and LOVE it!

    http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/11/thanksgiving-on-south-beach-diet.html
  • hijude57
    hijude57 Posts: 97 Member
    Boil, mash, butter, salt & pepper.................that is the BEST as far as I am concerned. I've had it roasted, wasn't impressed. Had it with maple syrup...yuck.

    This!!!
  • Caggle123
    Caggle123 Posts: 14 Member
    Bump :smile:
  • topgals
    topgals Posts: 40 Member
    It's nice in homemade soup with carrots, red lentils, sweet potato, cumin & tomato puree!
  • RubySinclair
    RubySinclair Posts: 90 Member
    I buy bags of frozen cubed butternut squash. Microwave and sprinkle with curry power and pepper. Sometimes parm cheese too. Yum.
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    after reading this thread the other day I had to get a couple of butternut squash. My kids can't wait to have them tonight with dinner. I just hope they meet their expectations and mine for that matter.
  • cbuggin22
    cbuggin22 Posts: 121 Member
    bump
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    I much prefer the natural sweetness of butterCUP squash. Oven roasted it doesn't need anything on it. I have it probably 5x a week for my afternoon snack.

    I also love making soup with red lentils, roasted squash, carrots, onions, a tart apple, and curry spices. Cooked until soft and then I blend half to make it creamy smooth. It's so wonderfully flavourful, hearty and comforting.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    Going to try this.....
    I have an old school crock pot and I can drop a whole squash and nothing else into it before I go to bed. Set it on low and in the morning I can open up the crockpot and the squash is soft to the touch. Slice it open and scoop out the goodness..done deal. Salt, butter and pepper is how I like it best. It is really satisfying!

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