Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Name: Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds butternut squash, cubed; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup chopped toasted pecans; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

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Hints of natural sweetness make this colorful veggie side a perfect partner for your favorite savory dishes.

By Virginia Willis

Published on November 21, 2022

close up on a large bowl of mashed butternut squash with blue cheese and pecans

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds butternut squash, cubed
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Put butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave, covered, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256	Calories
15g	Fat
29g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 449mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Protein 6g
Potassium 719mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.