ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH DIPPERS

Roasted Butternut Squash Dippers image

When it comes to fries, I've made everything from apple and carrot to pumpkin and zucchini. The sour cream sauce is just heavenly. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (2/3 cup dip).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DIP:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Peel, halve and seed squash; cut into 3x1/2-in. strips. Spread in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with oil. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, stirring once., Sprinkle with seasonings. Mix dip ingredients; serve with squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.