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Sautéed Butternut Squash with Brown Butter
Discover the perfect fall side dish! This sautéed butternut squash with browned butter, maple syrup, and cloves adds warmth and flavor to any autumn meal. Quick & easy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 (as a side)
Calories: 187 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (peeled, de-seeded, and cut into ½" dice)
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Heat a large sauté or fry pan over medium-low heat.
- Add the butter and cook slowly, stirring often, until the butter turns a light brown or caramel color. About 3-5 minutes
- Once the butter is browned, add the butternut squash cubes and increase the heat to medium.
- Sauté the squash for 15-17 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes tender and slightly browned.
- Finally, add the salt, ground cloves, and maple syrup. Cook for another minute, stirring, until the squash is evenly coated.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
688mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
20194IU
(404%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 20194IU | 404% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.