Steamed Butternut Squash
This simple recipe is from Whole Foods Market and could not be easier!
Steamed Butternut Squash
Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups butternut squash, or any variety of winter squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon orange juice
sea salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
feta cheese
chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 small onion sliced thin, cooked with the squash
Also try combining 4 tsp finely minced fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 2 tsp honey with the olive oil.
Preparation
1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.
2. While steam is building up in steamer, peel and cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
3. Steam covered for 7 minutes. Squash is done when it is tender, yet still firm enough to hold its shape.
4. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor toss squash with the oil, orange juice, salt, and pepper while it is still hot. Research shows that carotenoids in foods are best absorbed when consumed with oils.
