Gourmet Golden Squash

Ingredients

• 2 pounds winter squash, peeled and cubed, or two 10-ounce packages thawed frozen winter squash
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Cook fresh squash in a pot of boiling water until tender.
2. Drain well and mash or put through a food mill.
3. If you use thawed frozen mashed squash, cook according to the package instructions.
4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
5. Prepare a 1-quart casserole with non-stick pan spray.
6. In a small skillet, saute the onion in margarine until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the squash, sour cream, salt, and pepper; mix well.
7. Turn into the prepared casserole and sprinkle with nutmeg.
8. Bake, uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

• Yield: Makes about 3 cups (6 servings)
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (about 1/2 cup): Calories: 76, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 422 mg, Carbohydrate: 11 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 1 g
• Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

Contributed by:

• World Recipes Y-Group
• Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
• Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny