Butternut Squash Saute

Butternut Squash Saute

Prep Time:
40 Min
Start to Finish:
40 Min
Servings:
8 servings
Print:
8.5 x 11 6 x 4

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 6 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (2 small)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves

Directions

  1. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
  2. Stir in squash, thyme and pepper. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender. Stir in spinach just until wilted.

Additional Directions

Prep Guide and Tips:
Healthy Twist: That distinctive yellow-orange color of butternut squash comes from beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A. Winter squash, like butternut, is rich in vitamin A - key for healthy vision.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Information Per Serving; 1 Serving:

Calories:
60 
Calories From Fat:
10 
Total Fat:
1g 
Cholesterol:
0mg 
Sodium:
60mg 
Potassium:
350mg 
Protein:
2g 
Vitamin A:
220% 
Vitamin C:
15% 
Calcium:
6% 
Iron:
6%