GOURMET GOLDEN SQUASH

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GOURMET GOLDEN SQUASH

 

Yield: Makes about 3 cups (6 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

 

INGREDIENTS

 

- 2 pounds winter squash, peeled and cubed,

or two 10-ounce packages thawed frozen winter squash

- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

- 1 tablespoon margarine

- 1/2 cup light sour cream

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

- Pinch of ground nutmeg

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Cook fresh squash in a pot of boiling water until tender. Drain

well and mash or put through a food mill. If you use thawed

frozen mashed squash, cook according to the package instructions.

 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Prepare a 1-quart casserole with non-stick pan spray.

 

In a small skillet, saute the onion in margarine until tender,

about 5 minutes. Add the squash, sour cream, salt, and pepper;

mix well. Turn into the prepared casserole and sprinkle with nutmeg.

 

Bake, uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

 

Nutritional Information Per Serving (about 1/2 cup):

Calories: 76, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 422 mg,

Carbohydrate: 11 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 1 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

 

 

Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny