Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash

Side Dishes

This golden, honey-sweetened squash is just as hearty and comforting as your favorite potato dish. With its bright color, it makes an attractive side for special autumn meals.

Average Rating: 4.714285

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add squash; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain. Mash squash with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 145 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.