Planning your holiday menu yet? You should definitely add this American Institute for Cancer side dish to your meal. I know I will be serving Roasted Butternut Squash with Sautéed Mushroom & Sage with my dinner feast. Savory roasted butternut squash pairs perfect with the soft sweetness of sage and rich shiitake mushrooms, that is sure to add a bit of elegance to the table.Butternut squash is a great way to add a good source of vitamins, dietary fiber, and potassium. AICR explores the benefits of winter squash here.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash, 1/2 inch (1 lb.)
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 oz. package shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt
- 4 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350. In a medium size bowl, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Arrange butternut squash on baking pan. Roast until fork tender, about 25-30 minutes. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 4 minutes. Add sage leaves and continue sautéting for 2 minutes.
Mix in squash. Continue to sauté for another minute. Season to taste with pepper and serve warm garnished with cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash, 1/2 inch (1 lb.)
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 oz. package shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt
- 4 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
In medium sized bowl, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive.
Arrange butternut squash on baking pan. Roast until fork tender, about 25-30 minutes. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and a pinch of salt and sauté for 4 minutes. Add sage leaves and continue sautéing 2 minutes. Mix in squash. Continue to sauté another minute. Season to taste with pepper and serve warm garnished with cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
