Parmesan Butternut Squash

Name: Parmesan Butternut Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave cuts down on long roasting time. —Jackie O'Callaghan, West Lafayette, Indiana

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 15-17 minutes; drain.
2. Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until topping is golden brown, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 112 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

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