Maple-Chipotle Roasted Squash
I always seem to grow more pumpkins then what I can use, so I decided I to come up with a recipe that could be used as a side dish. The smoky chipotle flavor and subtle sweetness from the maple syrup make this a recipe worth sharing. —Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 large acorn squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Directions
- Place squash in a large bowl; set aside.
- In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the
- syrup, chipotle peppers, salt and curry powder; heat through. Pour
- over squash and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in.
- x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes
- or until tender. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 143 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.