CURRIED WINTER SQUASH

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Here's a quick way to transform plain squash into a tasty dish full of antioxidants, including curry powder's curcumin - it's anti-cancer and protects your brain.

Provided by USA WEEKEND Jean Carper

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups cooked, mashed winter squash
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons butter or trans fat-free margarine
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes, toasted

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine first six ingredients. Microwave on high until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle on coconut, if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 230.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g