Is Butternut Squash And Winter Squash The Same?
Winter squash is a category of squash. It has a hard skin and flesh. Winter squash include butternut, acorn, buttercup, hubbard, spaghetti, sweet dumpling, and turban, as well as pumpkin.
Does Butternut Squash Have Carbs?
Can Butternut Squash Be Fried?
Butternut squash can be fried for a delicious side dish.
Heat a skillet on medium high and add a little butter or olive oil.
Toss sliced squash in skillet and cook for several minutes, turning with a spatula until the squash is tender and golden brown.
Season as desired.
Curried Butternut Squash Bisque
Curried Butternut Squash Bisque
Description
Ingredients
For the Bisque
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 onions, chopped (I left these out. The hubs hates them)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 Cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Cup apple cider
- 1/2 Cup white rice, I think brown would also be good, but haven't tried it yet
- 6 Cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded & cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper
Garnish:
- 1/2 Cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
Instructions
- Heat oil in dutch oven or heavy soup pot over medium eat.
- Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in curry and cumin and cook for 1 min.
- Add broth, cider, rice and squash; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the squash is tender, 30-40 min.
- Pour the mix through a strainer set over a large bowl.
- Puree the solids in food processor or blender until very smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.)
- Return the puree and liquid to the pot.
- Heat the soup gently and season with salt and pepper.
To serve
- Stir yogurt and milk in small bowl.
- Place a dollop of this mixtures in the bowl of soup. You can even make decorative swirls! Or drop a teaspoon or so of honey in the bowl & a sprinkle of cinnamon. yum, yum.
Notes
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