Salsa Squash

Name: Salsa Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes, Mexican Side Dishes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2/3 cup salsa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

"You can't beat this combination of sweet squash, zippy salsa and eye-catching orange color for a deliciously different and fun side dish," assures Marilyn Young of Riverside, Ohio.

Ingredients

1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; place squash in a steamer basket over water. Reduce heat; cover and steam for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the salsa, salt and squash cubes. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese. Top with the remaining squash mixture.
Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 272 calories, 14g fat (10g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1200mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Salsa Squash in Taste of Home October/November 2001

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orchestra

Nov 18, 2013

I love this recipe! I make it often.
katlaydee3

Oct 18, 2010

I did not like this at all. The flavor combination just didn't taste good at all.