Butternut Squash Casserole - 1 Guiding Stars
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Don’t let the squash go overlooked at your Thanksgiving table. This easy, flavorful casserole will easily compete with everyone’s traditional favorites.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2 1/2-pound butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown rice
  • 2 ounces part-skim Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 375 Degree Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 1 1/2 to 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Peel and slice the butternut squash. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cover and cook the squash in the olive oil with a sprinkling of salt until it softens.
  3. Cook the rice according to package directions.
  4. Place the cooked squash in a large bowl and combine with the rice, cheese, teaspoon salt, pepper and nutmeg. When it has cooled slightly, temper the eggs and combine quickly.
  5. Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with the bread crumbs. Bake for 35 minutes or until toasted on top and set. Serve warm.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 360; Total Fat 11.5g (14% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 4g (20% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 103mg (35% DV); Sodium 605mg (27% DV); Total Carbohydrate 52g (19% DV); Dietary Fiber 5.5g (21% DV); Total Sugars 8g; Includes 1g Added Sugars (2% DV); Protein 15g; Vitamin D 6% DV; Calcium 25% DV; Iron 15% DV; Potassium 20% DV; Vitamin A 140% DV; Vitamin C 50% DV; Manganese 40% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/butternut-squash-casserole/
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