Description
Crockpot Butternut Squash is the epitome of comfort food, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma of sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make dish combines tender butternut squash with aromatic spices, making it perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it while it simmers to creamy perfection. Serve it as a delightful side or a hearty main dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into one-inch pieces. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (3-5 minutes), then add garlic for another minute.
- Combine butternut squash, sautéed onion, and garlic in the crockpot. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour vegetable broth over the mixture until just covered.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender; adjust consistency with additional broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg