MAPLE-CHIPOTLE ROASTED SQUASH

Maple-Chipotle Roasted Squash image

I always seem to grow more squash than what I can use, so I decided I to come up with a recipe that could be used as a side dish. The smoky chipotle flavor and subtle sweetness from the maple syrup make this a recipe worth sharing. -Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large acorn squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

Place squash in a large bowl; set aside., In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the syrup, chipotle peppers, salt and curry powder; heat through. Pour over squash and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges