GINGER & SPICE BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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I came up with this side dish one year while cooking Christmas dinner with my mom. The spiced-up squash is sweet and comforting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine squash and oil. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until squash is tender., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over squash; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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