Best Roasted Squash And Carrot Puree Fat Free Recipes

ROASTED SQUASH, CARROTS & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut carrots in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise., In a large bowl, toss squash and carrots with brown sugar, oil, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Transfer to two greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Sprinkle walnuts over vegetables. Roast 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

ROASTED SQUASH AND CARROT PUREE (FAT FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Prepare roasting pan or baking sheet with a lip with a good dose of cooking spray. Lining the pan with foil is a good time saving option here.
• Prepare the vegetables by cutting both into 1 inch pieces. Even sizes assures even cooking and will be worth the effort.
• With the squash, use a large chef's knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise, the scoop out the seeds. Use the knife to peel the squash. (Trimming a small amount from the bottom helps the veggie sit on the board.).
• Peel carrots and cut into 1-inch chunks.
• Mix squash and carrots with 5 tablespoons apple butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Place mixture on baking pan, sprinkle with 3 tablespoons water and cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
• Remove foil. Add 1/2 cup water and bake for 20 minutes more.
• Transfer vegetables to food processor and process until very smooth. This should be done in batches.
• Transfer to medium saucepan. Add remaining 3 tablespoons apple butter and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently before serving.
• (This dish can also be made early in the day and reheated.).

ROASTED SQUASH, PARSNIPS & CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Peel and cut carrots, squash and parsnips into fingers 1/4 inch square and about 2 inches long.
• Toss vegetables together and place in a small roasting pan or gratin dish.
• Sprinkle with Splenda or sugar and vinegar.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the vegetables.
• Bake an additional 15 minutes or until tender.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND CARROT PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F Cut each squash in half and remove seeds. Cut off rind with a small sharp knife. Cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
• Peel carrots and cut into 1-inch pieces. Mix squash and carrots with 5 tablespoons apple butter, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Place mixture on baking sheet big enough to accommodate vegetables in one layer. Add 3 tablesooons water and cover with foil.
• Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil. Add 1/2 cup water and bake for 20 minutes more.
• Transfer vegetables to food processor and process until very smooth. This must be done in several batches.
• Transfer to medium pot. Add remaining 3 tablespoons apple butter and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently before serving. (This dish can also be made early in the day and reheated).

ROASTED AND GLAZED ACORN SQUASH (FAT-FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut the acorn squash crosswise, creating rings. Scoop out the pits in the center and slice each ring in half.
• Lay rings flat in a sprayed baking dish. Brush generously with maple syrup and sprinkle with ginger, then with both salt and pepper.
• Roast in oven for about 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and flip each piece of squash over. Brush again with maple syrup and then season lightly again. Roast for another 10 to 15 minutes until soft.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARROTS.

Steps:

• Spray baking dish with Pam.
• Combine butternut squash and carrots in large bowl. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in maple syrup, garlic,rosemary, salad pepper ane pistacchio. Add to squash mixture and toss to coat.
• Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. .
• DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Cover squash mixture with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; add zucchini bake until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes longer.
• I you can find coloured carrots or add your choice of parsnip of other winter squash.