Spiced Buttercup Squash

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
Buttercup Squash - yield from 1 large, about 2 cups Cinnamon - 1/4 tspNutmeg - 1/8 tspGinger - 1/8 tspVanilla - 1/2 tspSweetener of Choice (I used 1 packet Equal)Margarine (Becel - with Olive Oil) - 2 tbsp OPTIONAL : Whip with 1/4 c. 1% Milk or Plain Yogurt. NOT included in the nutrient count for this recipe
Directions
Select one nice Butternut Squash and pierce shell in several places, before microwaving on high.

When skin is somewhat soft to touch; cut in half and scoop out the seeds to toss away.

Scoop out the meat of the squash, and mix with the rest of the ingrediants, mash or whip with milk or yogurt for a creamy consistancy.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARA07.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 169.4
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 577.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

Member Reviews
  • BONNIE1552
    Nice. - 7/18/21
  • HOLLYM48
    I love this spice buttercup squash recipe! - 5/13/20
  • JAMER123
    Looks great. I have some in the freezer. Might try tomorrow! - 4/7/20
  • KLR397
    YUM! - 11/5/10
  • BRISAR
    Delicious! I added heavy whipping cream. - 2/28/10
  • TERESAI
    This was very good. I liked it as a replacement for my butter and brown sugar. - 9/6/09