Butternut squash recipe number 2 for the year coming your way…. I warned you, we might have a few of these. Hungry Girl web site states that butternut squash is lower in carbs than a sweet potato but tastes just as awesome. I have yet to find anything that compares to the taste of a fresh potato but we will try this one.
Bake-tastic Butternut Squash Fries
~hungry-girl.com
1 butternut squash (about 2 lbs – large enough to yield 20 oz. once peeled & sliced
1/8 tsp coarse salt, or more to taste
Optional dip: ketchup
- Preheat oven to 425 & spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
- Peel squash & slice off the ends. Cut in half widthwise, just above the round section. Cut the round piece in half lengthwise & scoop out the seeds.
- Cut squash into French-fry-shaped spears, using a crinkle cutter if you’ve got one. Thoroughly pat dry. Lay spears on the sheets & sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip spears & bake until mostly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 15 minutes more.
Makes 2 servings & each serving is only 125 calories!
Tupps Tidbits ~ The squash is easy to burn. So make sure you don't over cook it.
What can I say? I loved it, yes it was definitely squash and not baked potato but it was really good! We just dipped them in ketchup like a fry…totally shocking! We made burgers on the grill & it became a nice dinner. I would recommend them. They are not going to replace the French- fry in our house, just a healthier alternative some nights. KEEPER!
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