My favorite new idea from this recipe is the addition
of butternut squash which I coat with a little olive oil and roast and just stir into the chili during the last few minutes of cooking.
Not exact matches
They can't have all been there the same year, but my memory puts together on the table sweet potatoes and yams,
butternut squash and the white potatoes mashed with milk and butter that — in one
of those family traditions by
which chores get divvied up — we were told only Uncle Hugo could make well.
I used one small
butternut squash, half a can
of coconut milk, one onion and one lemongrass stalk
which made a lovely thick sauce — 2 portions.
Amongst my favourites (and budget friendly already) are your cauliflower, apricot and lentil stew (from the book) and your
butternut squash and coconut soup — both
of which I can make for under # 2.50 sterling.
The yellow - orange color
of butternut squash is a sign that it's high in beta carotene,
which is converted to Vitamin A in the body.
This soup, however, I actually wrote down when I made it a few months ago... and up until the last few days (when I started trying to avoid high FODMAP foods —
of which butternut squash in medium and thus best eaten only in small quantities, and garlic and onion is high and therefore avoided) it has served me very well since
butternut squash is cheap and readily available at the moment.
3 cups
butternut squash, cubed 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 - inch pieces 1 cup, packed, baby spinach 1 package extra firm tofu, cut into 1 - 2 inch cubes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 small shallot, finely minced 1 serrano chili, chopped 14 oz (1 can) coconut milk salt and pepper to taste pinch
of chili pepper flakes (I used bird's eye chili flakes,
which is hotter than regular red pepper flakes.
This latest one is based on a dish called Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa,
which translates to Green Beans and
Butternut Squash in Coconut Milk, and it is one
of her specialties.
Here is a small sampling
of our meal
which included Beef Carpaccio with Roasted Oyster Mushrooms, Beef Short Rib Zucchini «Cannelloni» filled with
Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese and Charred Tomato Sauce, Grilled Marinated Vegetables and Seasonal Salad.
so I just chopped and steamed a
butternut squash which gave me three half cups
of «pumpkin mush».
They were small, white cellini runner beans, a more assertive version
of Italian cannellini,
which he stirs into a lush clam chowder with
butternut squash.
For my pot
of soup, some
of which can be frozen too, popped in ice cube trays for easy access to soup for kiddie meals, I used around 600g
of butternut squash, I did weigh it for the benefit of this blog post but usually I just use a medium Butternu
butternut squash, I did weigh it for the benefit of this blog post but usually I just use a medium Butternut S
squash, I did weigh it for the benefit
of this blog post but usually I just use a medium
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To roast the
squash, I preheated the pans to set a sear on the underside
of the
butternut,
which is a tip from Stuart O'Keeffe (as published in Optimum Wellness Summer 2017 edition).
When I make my own, I use
butternut squash which is sweeter than the canned version, plus I sweeten it additionally with 1 - 2 Tbs
of sugar.
Top this off with a dash
of coconut oil and you have a flavorful curried
butternut squash soup
which takes veggies to a new level.
You can garnish this simple
butternut squash bisque with chopped cilantro (
which is really tasty), but it seems like I garnish a lot
of recipes with cilantro, so I didn't go there this time.
The second, more sneaky, swap - some
of the cheese and cream that would usually be in a mac and cheese sauce is replaced by pureed
butternut squash,
which maintains the creaminess without all the fat.
Butternut squash is a rich source
of vitamin A a powerful anti oxidant
which plays an integral role in maintaining healthy skin and mucous membranes.
I'd never thought
of eating raw
butternut squash until I stumbled across a recipe for a shaved
butternut squash salad in Justin Smillie's cookbook Slow Fires, in
which it's marinated in lemon juice almost like a ceviche.
Still, your grocer is likely to have bags
of baby spinach
which pairs perfectly with small cubes
of roasted
butternut squash.
There are also a range
of Squash varieties,
which come with similar health benefits, and can be substituted in pretty much any pumpkin recipe, including
Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, Hubbard, Kabocha, Spaghetti, Sweet Dumpling, and Turban.
Centered around a generous amount
of rustic bread, it's complimented by the sweetness
of roasted
butternut squash,
which is the perfect offset to the rest
of the savory ensemble.
Butternut squash is a great source
of vitamin A,
which helps to improve your eyesight, as well as being high in fibre and a good source
of potassium.
I LOVE almost all your recipes... Hard to pick just one, so, here's my favorite day
of your favorite recipes: Breakfast: oatmeal and Phoebe's classic chocolate chip cookies, Lunch:
butternut squash mac and cheese and classic chocolate chip cookies, Dinner: Heirloom tomato bruschetta (and I'm growing my own heirloom tomatoes in my container garden) and Rosemary and garlic grilled lamb chops
which are divine (and SO different from anything my mother — who really hated to cook — would have made for dinner when I was a kid) and classic chocolate chip cookies.
I'm coming to terms with the fact that this will likely be my last bite
of butternut squash for awhile,
which makes me a little sad.
Most
of these culinary triumphs were
of the soup / stew variety, and my personal favorite was this magical Thai Curried
Butternut Squash Soup,
which I've continued to make almost weekly even though 24/7 water usage has been restored.
We've lightened up Welsh rarebit, a hearty fork - and - knife hot sandwich, by making it with prepared
butternut squash soup and adding leeks,
which are the emblem
of Wales.
It's packed with protein, fiber, folate, beta - carotene (
which fights cancer), and tons
of antioxidants thanks to anti-inflammatory
butternut squash and superfood kale.
It's also perfect for those
of us who need to watch our carbohydrate intake and blood sugar because the cauliflower is used to bulk up the soup,
which reduces the amount
of butternut squash needed in the recipe.
The original recipe calls for roasted aubergine, chickpeas and cherry tomatoes; for this version I roasted
butternut squash (first one
of the season), added in mushrooms and threw in a few tomatoes
which I had sitting in the fridge.
The orange hue
of butternut squash is because
of its carotenoids — it is particularly high in beta - carotene,
which is converted by your body to vitamin A.
How would I know
which of these contain lectins and whether they are high or low in lectins... I can go with the almost no lectin regime, but... giving up the hot stuff???? Also Dr. Gundry says pumpkin is high in lectin and should be avoided... what about peeled, de-seeded kabocha
squash or
butternut squash?
I didn't have black beans, so I used cubes
of roasted
butternut squash,
which added some sweetness and color contrast.
Our recipe uses a combination
of butternut squash, fingerling potatoes, red onions, and cauliflower (
which didn't happen to be at the market, but seemed tasty!)
As it is I just get those bisque - style soups from Pacific or any other brand in flavors like
butternut squash or lentil,
which are 2 favorite flavors
of mine.
Butternut squash is a great source
of fiber
which means it's a heartier ingredient than it looks and will keep you full.
Butternut squash soup
of the shop bought variety usually has sugar or something sweet added to it
which is a shame as it's a warming winter staple.
Then I sliced up the acorn
squash,
which I was glad to see in the ingredient list instead
of impossible - to - cut
butternut squash.
Sugar pumpkins and
butternut squash are also good options; you'll want to steer clear
of delicata,
which has a higher moisture content, and is a pain to peel.
Next to them you will find the beginnings
of the fall harvest,
which includes two
of my favorite vegetables:
butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
I found some pre-cut cubes
of butternut squash,
which is what I used this time.
-LSB-...] family's second vegan holiday feast, the highlights
of which included Baked Almond Feta, Wild Rice Pilaf with
Butternut Squash, Cranberries, and Pecans, Rosemary Sweet Potato Cornbread, and Raw Mini Apricot Swirl Cheesecakes.
For example, in his dish
Butternut squash carpaccio, uni, yuzu, Chef Bennet points out that while Uni is a natural source
of sodium, the urchin also contains a large amount
of potassium
which helps offset the negative effects
of the sodium in the seafood.
My favorites are
butternut, delicata, and acorn
squash, but I also like to buy those fun, colorful «carnival»
squash,
which sort
of look like small acorn
squash but a whole lot brighter and «stripy» for lack
of a better term.
They've combined cauliflower and
butternut squash which only adds to the creaminess
of the meal.
He doesn't like
butternut or banana but eats a tonne
of gem
squash which he only likes me to feed him, thereby negating the BLW.
Butternut squash is a great source
of fiber
which means it's a heartier ingredient than it looks and will keep you full.
Your Baby: Is as big as (depending on
which measurements from
which pregnancy book you use and
of course, Your Produce May Vary) a
butternut squash, or as long as a banana, or possibly a carrot.
Nutrition Data showed that one cup
of butternut squash has seven percent iron,
which can most definitely help keep up your milk production.
Babies are often fond
of the taste
of butternut squash, and it is also not a common allergen,
which makes it a good, safe choice for little ones at this stage
of the weaning process.