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Refried Butternut Squash

This dish is great as a side for tacos and low pro mexican rice, but also a delicious filling in a quesadilla with sautéed greens and your favorite vegan cheese, a layer in mexican dip, or on top of nachos. It looks very similar to refried beans.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 TBSP
Course: Dinner, Sides
Calories: 78.8

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 78.8kcalProtein: 0.868gPhe: 32mgPKU Exchanges: 2.13exch

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash diced very small, about 1/4 inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons Onions (1/4 small) minced
  • 1 Garlic, fresh cloves, chopped minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Minced Serrano chile pepper
  • 1/3 cup Fire-roasted canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Spicy V-8 Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro minced
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Juice

Method
 

  1. Heat medium skillet over medium heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the finely chopped butternut squash and saute for about 10 minutes until it begins to soften. Add a tablespoon of butter and the minced onion and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the Serrano pepper, garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, V-8 and taco seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes. Smash the softened butternut squash with a fork. Add the fresh cilantro and continue simmering another 5 minutes. Finish with the squeeze of lime and remaining tablespoon of butter. Adjust seasoning as desired.

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