Squash and Dark Green Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter (substitute: margarine, olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 squash (any), peeled, seeded and diced (the smaller the quicker they cook)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chile powder (more to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch dark greens, leaves torn, stalks discarded
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the squash and sprinkle with the salt, chile powder and pepper. Cook for several minutes, turning gently with a spatula, until the squash is deep golden brown and tender (but not falling apart). Remove to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat and add in the greens. Toss it around with tongs and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes. Add in the cooked squash and gently toss together.
Roasted Butternut Squash Halves with Thyme Honey Butter
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash halved lengthwise and seeded
- 2 Tbsp softened butter (substitute: salted oil, or margarine)
- 1 Tbsp honey (optional) (Substitute: maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave)
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional) (Conversion: 1 Tbsp of fresh = - 1 tsp of dry)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional for easy clean up).
Combine the butter, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to form a spread. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the exposed flesh of the squash. I like to use my hands for this, but you can use a spatula if you prefer.
Place squash flesh side up on a baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until flesh is soft enough to remove from the skin with a fork.
Serve warm as is or scrape the squash from the skin and mash. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste or more honey butter and thyme if you'd like.
Note: Microwave instructions: You can do this same thing in the microwave. Follow all directions as above but put the squash in a glass container (e.g. Pyrex) with a lid on tight (or covered), with a loose corner or holes for the steam to get out. Put a little water at the bottom (~½ cup), and either put it on the potato setting on your microwave or 7-11 minutes (7 minutes per 7-8 oz ~ 1 cup).
Curried Squash Soup
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Freezer Friendly: 1 month
Does keep for: 3-4 Days
Ingredients
Soup
1 Tbsp coconut or avocado oil
2 medium shallots (thinly diced) (½ medium onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp or 6 g)
6 cups peeled & chopped squash (1 small butternut squash yields ~ 6 cups) (don’t peal black futsu’s)
1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper (plus more to taste)
1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 14-ounce can light coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought)
2-3 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar, agave, honey, etc.)
1-2 tsp chili garlic paste (optional)
Garnish optional
Toasted pumpkin seeds
Chili garlic paste
Full-fat coconut milk
Directions
Heat a large pot over medium heat.
Once hot, add oil, shallots, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add butternut squash and season with salt, pepper, curry powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir to coat. Then cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, maple syrup or coconut sugar, and chili garlic paste (optional - for heat).
Bring to a low boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until butternut squash is fork tender.
Use an immersion blender, or transfer soup to a blender, and purée on high until creamy and smooth. If using a blender, return soup back to pot.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more curry powder, salt, or sweetener as needed. Continue cooking for a few more minutes over medium heat.
Serve as is or with garnishes of choice (options above). Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Best when fresh.