Hints of natural sweetness make this colorful mashed butternut squash side a perfect partner for your favorite savory dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ pounds butternut squash: 1 piece (cubed)
- salt: 0.5 tsp
- black pepper: 0.125 tsp
- toasted pecans: 0.5 cup (chopped)
- pure maple syrup: 2 Tbsp
- ounces blue cheese crumbles: 2 piece
- thyme leaves: 1 tsp (fresh)
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Stages of cooking
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Place butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave, covered, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.
