Steamed Butternut Squash with Red Chili Sauce Recipe

Today's Recipe If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ... The beautiful orange color of the squash reflects its rich concentration of health-promoting beta carotene. Combine the nutritional value of the squash with the great taste of the red chili sauce for a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating.

Steamed Butternut Squash with Red Chili Sauce

Prep and Cook Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/8 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1 TBS + 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 TBS chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Slice onion and chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance their health benefits.
2. Bring 2 inches of water in a steamer to a boil.
3. Cut squash into cubes and steam in a steamer with a tight fitting lid until al denté, about 5-6 minutes.
4. Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium-size skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add garlic and spices and mix well. After about 1 minute, add rest of broth and begin to simmer gently.
5. When squash is al denté, add it to simmering sauce and cook together for another 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro.

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