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Corn and Squash Velvet
Ingredients
- 1 lb yellow squash, coarsely chopped
- 1 bag frozen corn kernels (15–16 oz)
- 1 cup prediced yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Cooking spray
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop squash (about 4 cups). Place in large microwave-safe bowl with corn and onions. Cover; microwave on HIGH for 8–10 minutes or until corn is thawed and squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Squeeze water from mixture, draining very well.
- Place vegetable mixture into blender (or food processor bowl) with remaining ingredients; blend until smooth. Coat 9-inch square baking dish with spray; pour mixture into dish. Bake 30–35 minutes or until hot and mixture has set in center. Let stand 10 minutes to cool before serving.
Honey-Stung Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lb)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or clam juice)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Asian chili sauce
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (optional)
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel potatoes; cut into quarters lengthwise, then into ¼-inch-thick slices. Grate ginger. Arrange potatoes in layers in 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Place butter in small sauté pan on medium. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Whisk in remaining ingredients (except cilantro); pour mixture over potatoes. Bake 25–30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Chop cilantro. Sprinkle over potatoes; serve.
Spiced Apple Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet, crisp apples
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinaigrette
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 bag baby arugula (4–5 oz)
- 1 (3.5 oz) package cranberry and glazed walnut salad topping
Steps
- Halve and core apples, then cut into bite-size pieces (3 cups).
- Whisk in salad bowl: vinaigrette, cinnamon, and red pepper. Add apples and toss to coat.
- Add greens and salad topping; toss and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with a baked ham, green bean casserole, mini croissants, and apple pie for dessert.
Corn and Squash Velvet
Amount per ⅑ recipe serving: Calories 180, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 45mg, Sodium 200mg, Total Carb 16g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 6g, Protein 3g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 2%
Honey-Stung Sweet Potatoes
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 200, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 310mg, Total Carb 37g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 22g, Protein 2g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 380%, Vitamin C 25%, Iron 6%
Spiced Apple Salad
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 75mg, Total Carb 25g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 19g, (Incl. 10g Added Sugars), Protein 1g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 4%