Ingredients for Butternut Squash Casserole
Ingredients for the Casserole
- Butternut squash, 800 gram to 1 kg (cut in half and seeds removed)
- Brown sweetener, low-carb, 1/2 cup
- Butter, melted, 1/3 cup
- Almond milk, 3 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon
- Cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon
- Nutmeg, pinch
- Ground ginger, pinch
- Orange zest, 1 teaspoon
- Egg, 1 (lightly beaten)
Ingredients for Pecan Topping
- Pecan, 1/2 cup
- Butter, melted, 1 tablespoon
- Brown sweetener, low-carb, 1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon
Instructions for Butternut Squash Casserole
1.Preheat the oven to 177˚C (350˚F).
2.Cut a butternut squash and remove seeds.
3.Bake the butternut squash for 45 minutes until the inside becomes soft.
4.Scoop out the flesh and mash well. Add melted butter, vanilla, sweetener, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, sea salt, and orange zest and blend well. Add lightly beaten egg and mix together.
5.Pour the butternut squash mix to a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
6.For the pecan topping, combine pecans, melted butter, brown sweetener, and cinnamon in a bowl.
7.Take out the butternut squash casserole from the oven and add the pecan topping. Put it back to the oven and bake for 15-20 more minutes.
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