This was on the Hungry Girl site today. I think I am going to make it for Thanksgiving. Would you count as a starch or a veggie? Maybe a starchy veggie????
Get Squashed!
This one's an instant classic, people. We promise. By substituting butternut squash for sweet potatoes and using some key light ingredients, you can save over 200 calories and nearly 17 grams of fat per serving on this Turkey Day classic. And it tastes EXACTLY like the real thing (yes, EXACTLY). Now THAT'S something to be thankful for! Butternut squash, with half the calories (and all the yummy fun) of sweet potato, is our new best friend. (Pssst... In case you haven't tried 'em yet, our Bake-tastic Butternut Squash Fries ROCK!)
Ingredients:
1 large butternut squash (large enough to yield 2 cups mashed flesh)
1/2 cup Egg Beaters; Original
1/3 cup light vanilla soymilk
1/3 cup sugar-free maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup SPLENDA; Granular
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel squash and cut into large chunks (removing seeds). Fill a large, microwave-safe dish with a half an inch of water. Place squash into dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for approximately 8 minutes (and drain). Squash should be tender enough to mash, but not fully cooked. With a potato masher, food processor or fork, mash squash. Measure out 2 generous cups, lightly packed, and place in an oven-safe baking dish. Add all ingredients except for marshmallows. Mix ingredients thoroughly, but do not over-stir; squash should still be pulpy. Allow to cook for 45 – 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and disperse marshmallows over top of pie. Return to oven for 5 minutes, until marshmallows begin to brown. Allow to cool. Serves 4.
Looks like a starch and something else-maybe 1/2 protein? Or maybe do it as a starch and a fruit? Sorta like the biscotti. Butternut squash is definately a starch though. Wish it was a veggie . .. . .
I actually sent this to Cassi to send to her LAWL Chef to get the official LAWL makeover and exchange info. Stay tuned. It may be next week before she gets an answer.
I sent it in today, as well as the Trader Joe's Better than Peanut Butter, and a recipe for Pearl. The recipes take 3-5 bus. days, but I should know about the peanut butter tomorrow. Stay tuned!
I'm with JM on wishing the butternut squash were a veggie!
I found my nutrition book yesterday (hooray!!!) and I looked it up.
baked, mashed butternut squash per 1/2 c.
kcal: 41
protein: 1
carbs: 11
fiber: 3
fat: <1
Have you heard anything from the LAWL dietician on the exchanges for this? I am thinking about making it for my MIL's Thanksgiving dinner as I LOVE LOVE LOVE SPC......so yummy.....
Just got it. It's a starch and condiment (Just like JM said). I don't know if they did anything different (I'm on the run today), so I posted their version in recipes under side dishes.
Sweet Potato Cassarole Remake
