Gourmet Golden Squash

Description

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group

• Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
• Yield: Makes about 3 cups (6 servings)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds winter squash, peeled and cubed, or two 10-ounce packages thawed frozen winter squash
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• ½ cup light sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• pinch of ground nutmeg

Procedures

1. Cook fresh squash in a pot of boiling water until tender.
2. Drain well and mash or put through a food mill.
3. If you use thawed frozen mashed squash, cook according to the package instructions.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
5. Prepare a 1-quart casserole with non-stick pan spray.
6. In a small skillet, saute the onion in margarine until tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the squash, sour cream, salt, and pepper; mix well.
8. Turn into the prepared casserole and sprinkle with nutmeg.
9. Bake, uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes.
10. Serve hot.

Nutritional information

Per serving (about ½ cup):

• Calories: 76 | Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 7 mg | Sodium: 422 mg | Carbohydrate: 11 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 5 g | Protein: 1 g
• Diabetic Exchanges: ½ starch, ½ fat