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Sweet and Salty Butternut Squash Recipe

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Sweet and Salty Butternut Squash Recipe

Butternut squash with brown rice

Butternut squash has such a wonderful natural flavor, that it's great eaten just plain on it's own. This is a very simple (yet very yummy!) butternut squash recipe that allows the natural flavors of the squash to shine through. It's a little bit sweet and a little bit salty. This easy butternut squash recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, and would probably also be tasty using acorn squash.

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • rice or other whole grains (optional)

Preparation:

In a large soup or stock pot, combine the butternut squash with all of the other ingredients.

Cover, and bring to a slow simmer. Allow to cook for about 20 minutes or until squash is soft, stirring before serving.

Serve over rice, or another whole grain if desired. This sweet and salty squash is also tasty on its own.

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
nom nom nom!!!, Guest viridian

Loved this! I have to say though, I did slightly modify it (out of necessity not desire). Instead of maple syrup, I used honey (I refuse to use that fake maple syrup, but unfortunately, the real stuff is quite expensive for a university student like myself) and instead of soy sauce, I used teriyaki soy sauce (just what I had on hand). I also doubled the amount of water because I was expecting a more soup-like consistency. Either way, it turned out amazingly good!! I would definitely make this again, but I might add some tofu or chickpeas to boost up the protein content for a more complete meal. I'd also like to add a sliced up onion simply for more veggie goodness and because I love onions. Final words: everyone should try this recipe!!!

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