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.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds butternut squash, cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Directions
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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.
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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 |