Butternut Squash Oven Fries

These crispy fries provide a tasty alternative to your typical white potato version. Serve alongside turkey burgers for a filling and delicious meal that will keep everyone going from kickoff through the fourth quarter.

Learn about more ways to prepare vegetables in “Five Ways to Cook Healthy, Tasty Veggies.”[1]

Endnotes:

“Five Ways to Cook Healthy, Tasty Veggies.”: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/five-ways-cook-healthy-tasty-vegetables/

Source URL: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/butternut-squash-oven-fries/

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch thin slices
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine garlic powder, salt, and ground red pepper in small bowl; set aside.

Place squash on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning mix; gently toss to coat. Arrange in single layer.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until squash just begins to brown, stirring frequently.

Preheat broiler. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until fries are browned and crisp. Spread on paper towels to cool slightly before serving.

Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 129, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 155 mg, Fiber: 5 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.