Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

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


Vegetables · Squash · Winter Squash · Butternut Squash


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

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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

  1. Put 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)

Nutrition Facts
256 Calories
15g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein


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