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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large butternut squash
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- 1 medium to large apple, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons of fresh grated ginger (or more to taste at end of cooking)
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- Olive oil
- 1 – 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (whole coconut milk in a can. I prefer Thai Kitchen Organic)
- 2-3 cups vegetable broth (or more if needed)
- Pinch of cinnamon (or as an option, pinch of curry spice)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Serve with Grilled Irish Cheddar on Cinnamon Raisin Bread
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 303g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 364 | |
| Calories from Fat 325 | 89% |
| Total Fat 38.34g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 31.25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium 330mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 6.33g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.27g | 1% |
| Protein 3.87g | 6% |
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