PointsPlus Mashed Butternut Squash And Apples Recipe

Name: PointsPlus Mashed Butternut Squash And Apples Recipe
Ingredients: 20 ounce fresh butternut squash, peeled and cubed*; 2 medium-sized granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed; 1 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

WeightWatchers.com|Feb. 23, 2012 11:00 am EST

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In a pinch, but still want to present a healthy side dish for guests? Try this quick and easy recipe for mashed butternut squash; using store-bought squash that's already prepped saves time and effort. It will taste so good, no one has to know it was cooked in the microwave.

Servings

6

Ingredients

20 ounce fresh butternut squash, peeled and cubed*
2 medium-sized granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

Put the squash, apples, and cider in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish or container. Sprinkle butter over the top. Cover and microwave until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Mash until smooth, yet slightly chunky. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper.