Best Maple Braised Butternut Squash With Fresh Thyme Recipes

MAPLE GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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Tender slices of butternut squash are topped with a maple and rum glaze creating a colorful and rich side dish for the Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Alli Shircliff

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
⅔ cup water
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup dark rum
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Combine butternut squash, water, maple syrup, rum, and nutmeg in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove butternut squash from saucepan using a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish, reserving liquid in the saucepan. Continue simmering liquid until reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes; pour over butternut squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 13.3 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Maple Butternut Squash image

For a simple, yet unique Thanksgiving side dish, try this spicy-sweet squash bake from Rene Powell of Annapolis, Maryland. "You can also substitute spaghetti squash or acorn squash, but butternut is our favorite," says Rene.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash
1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the syrup, raisins, butter, cardamom and allspice; set aside. When squash is cool enough to handle, remove rind and cut into 1-in. pieces. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with syrup mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until squash is tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.