Quick, while it’s still chilly, make some cozy foods! One of my favorites is Sweet Potato PB Casserole, but I wanted to try a different kind of squash dish. Butternut squash are easy to come by and simple to prepare (as long as you don’t have to peel them, like for Butternut Squash Fries). Baked, mashed and mixed with peanut butter, syrup and cinnamon was the obvious choice, and it tasted perfect the first time around. Toasted pecans only sweeten the deal.

Ingredients:Print

1 (1.5-2 lb) butternut squash
3-4 Tbsp of creamy peanut butter (I used natural PB)
2-3 Tbsp maple syrup, to taste
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup milk, as needed
1/2 cup pecans
olive oil
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with tin foil.

2. Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and cover the squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the two halves on the baking sheet, skin-side-up. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until fork-tender all the way through.

3. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans by shaking the pan every 20 seconds or so, until they are darker and become aromatic, but not burned.

4. When the squash is done, scoop the flesh into a sauce pan over low heat, add a little bit of milk, and mash with a potato masher. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup and cinnamon and mix. Continue to mix/mash, adding milk as necessary, until desired flavor and consistency are achieved. Spread the puree to form a flat surface in the pan, then top with pecans and serve.

Filed in Gluten Free, Low Carb, Peanut Butter, Side Dish, Vegetarian

8 Responses / Leave a comment »

  1. i’m sure my kids going to love it,i’m going to try it ,thanks/

  2. Chuck says:

    Ah the addition of peanut butter… nice!

  3. Debbie in Texas says:

    Looks like another winner, PBB!! Will keep this one handy until around Thanksgiving!

    THANKS!!

  4. Fathima says:

    My oven is currently unusable. Any other way of cooking the butternut squash instead of baking it in the oven?How about microwaving it or steaming..think it will work?

    • Nick says:

      Hmm, you could definitely microwave or steam the butternut squash. I would suggest peeling the squash first then cutting it into cubes. Then steam it until it’s really tender and follow the rest of the recipe!

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