Potato and Squash Salad

To peel butternut squash, cut it in half and use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel. The vegetable combo makes a vitamin-rich healthy side-dish.


Potato and Squash Salad

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Servings: Makes 8 to 10
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 33 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  1-1/4- to 1-1/2-lb.
    butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cubed (about 4 cups)
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  • 2  cups
    peeled, cubed sweet and/or white potatoes (2 medium)
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped red sweet pepper
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  • 1/2  cup
    thin wedges yellow onion
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/4  cup
    olive oil
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1  tsp.
    snipped fresh thyme
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  • 1  tsp.
    snipped fresh basil
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  • 1/4  tsp.
    crushed red pepper
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  • 1/4  tsp.
    ground black pepper
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  • 5  cups
    spinach leaves
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    Snipped fresh thyme (optional)
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Directions
1.
In skillet combine squash and potatoes. Add 1 cup water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain. Set aside. In same skillet cook sweet pepper, onion, and garlic in hot olive oil over medium heat until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme, basil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and peppers.
2.
Combine sweet pepper and potato mixtures in skillet. Place spinach in bowl. Top with potato mixture Sprinkle thyme. (Or, let potato mixture stand at room temperature, covered, up to 2 hours before serving over spinach.) Makes 8 to 10 (1-cup) servings

Nutrition information
Calories 134, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 183 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 53%, Calcium 6%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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