Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

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

By Virginia Willis
Updated on August 7, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  1. Place 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.

  2. 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)

234 Calories
14g Fat
27g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 435mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 165mg 13%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 596mg 13%

* 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.