Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Mash
Eating healthy during the holidays IS possible, and this healthy holiday tablescape will give you plenty of ideas, plus a recipe for caramelized onion butternut squash mash and an apple pecan salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 yellow onions
- 2 tbsp butter use dairy free to keep these vegan
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 packages 30 oz. Taylor Farms butternut squash
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions and set them aside.
- Next, heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat and then add the onions. Stir in the onions until they're coated with oil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're soft and translucent.
- Place squash in a large pot and fill the pot with water. Cook squash over the stove on high heat until they're soft.
- Drain the water and then use a potato masher or a fork to mash the squash until it's smooth.
- Next, stir in the cooked caramelized onions and any leftover oil by hand, along with the salt and pepper.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 22778IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg
