Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Hints of natural sweetness make this colorful mashed butternut squash side a perfect partner for your favorite savory dishes.

close up on a large bowl of mashed butternut squash with blue cheese and pecans

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds butternut squash, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  •  teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Place butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave, covered, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234 Calories
14g Fat
27g Carbs
6g Protein

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