Healthy Steamed Butternut Squash
You can make this recipe in 10 minutes, and it contains a lot of vitamin A, very healthy and tasty.
Yield
2 servingsPrep
3 minCook
7 minReady
10 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
butternut squash
|
*
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | x |
sea salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
butternut squash
|
*
|
| 45 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | x |
sea salt
to taste |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Directions
Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.
While steam is building up in steamer, peel and cut butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
Steam covered for 7 minutes.
Squash is done when it is tender, yet still firm enough to hold its shape.
Transfer to a bowl.
For more flavor toss squash with the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper while it is still hot.
Research shows that carotenoids in foods are best absorbed when consumed with oils.
