Butternut Squash Fries
This entire week my hubby is off work for a “staycation”! Yippee! I think I almost love staycations better than vacations. I don’t have to plan, pack or travel. We just get to hang out, get little things done around the house and I don’t get behind on the laundry. It’s the little things that make me happy. Okay, so I would for sure pick Jamaica over Rochester MN if it cost the same but we are loving our staycation this week… freezing rain and all.
Another perk of our staycation is having time to play with different foods and recipes. Today I made “Butternut Squash Fries”. I found some pre cup butternut squash at Trader Joes. Next time I think I will save some money and just buy a whole squash to cut myself. But I was “splurging” on groceries this week and the ease of pre cut squash was calling my name.
I made half the batch with just sea salt and half with DIY taco seasoning. Both turned out yummy so I will leave it up to you how you would like to make them.
Butternut squash is a wonderful vegetable that not only tastes yummy but also helps the liver metabolize fat. This not only helps burn fat but can reduce the instances of fatty liver. Some symptoms of a fatty liver are: excess weight in the abdominal area, inability to lose weight in general, fatigue, indigestion, excessive sweating and more. It can also lead to cirrhosis and liver disease. Cutting excess carbohydrates is one way to have a healthier liver. Butternut squash fries may be my new favorite way to do just that.
Here is how I made them….
Ingredients:
- butternut squash (pre cut or peal and slice your own fries)
- coconut oil
- Redmonds Real Sea Salt I buy mine at Thrive Market
- pepper (optional)
- DIY taco seasoning (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degree.
- If you don’t have pre cut squash, then peel and cut your butternut squash into as equal size fries as you can.
- Toss the squash fries on melted coconut oil until well coated.
- Add seasoning of choice and toss the fries in the seasoning till coated as desired.
- Take a cookie sheet and cover with parchment paper.
- Spread out the “fries” onto the parchment paper. Try to leave some room between the fries.
- Sprinkle with pepper (optional) and sea salt to taste.
- Place in preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes toss the fries and let it cook another 20 minutes (40 total). Time may vary depending on the oven so keep an eye on the fries to make sure they don’t burn.
- Take out and let cool a little then enjoy!
My whole family loved these! So I hope you will too.
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