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This American side-dish features Squash (about 2. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Maria’S Samba Squash
Description
This American side-dish features Squash (about 2. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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pounds), peeled, seeded and -
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cut into 1" chunks (see -note below) 6 md Carrots,
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cut int 6" chunks 1 tb Unsalted butter or low-fat -butter substitute 1/8 ts Ground ginger Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper, -to taste Winter squash - acorn or butternut - is an exciting substitute for the unusual baked or mashed potatoes.
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The bite of ginger spices squash up perfectly.
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For a sweeter taste, add cinnamon, nutmeg and mace along with the ginger.
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My Jamaican friend, Maria, shared her easy, delicious recipe with us.
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Place squash and carrots in a large, heavy pot and cover with salted water.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
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Drain well and remove to a bowl.
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Coarsely mash vegetables along with the butter and ginger.
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Season generously with salt and pepper
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 11.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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