Green Apple & Butternut Squash Mash

Green apples are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, while butternut squash is rich in vitamin A and potassium.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Green Apple & Butternut Squash Mash

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mashing Cuisine: American, Vegetarian Courses: Dinner, Gluten free, Side Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 apple Green Apples
• 1 pound Butternut Squash
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. Peel and dice the butternut squash.
2. Core and dice the green apples.
3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the diced butternut squash. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
4. In a separate pot, add the diced green apples and cook for 10-15 minutes or until soft.
5. Drain the butternut squash and return it to the pot. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
6. Drain the green apples and add them to the pot with the mashed butternut squash.
7. Add butter, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine.
8. Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.