Mashed Butternut Squash and Apples
2
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Special enough for holiday entertaining yet easy enough for a busy weeknight, since you cook it in the microwave.
Ingredients
Butternut squash
570 gm
Apple
2 medium
Apple cider
½ cup(s)
Salted butter
1 tbsp(s)
Fresh thyme
1½ tsp(s)
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es)
Instructions
1
Put squash, apples and cider in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish or container; sprinkle butter over top. Cover and microwave until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Mash until smooth, yet slightly chunky; stir in thyme, salt and pepper. Yields about 150ml (2/3 cup) per serving.
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