Sunday, January 23, 2011

Bacon and Butternut Squash Goodness

Start with the side:

Bacon Spinach Saute

4 thick slices bacon
1 bunch spinach
1 large whole tomato cut in large chunks
2 wedges yield lemon juice
 seasoned salt to taste

cook the bacon until very crispy, remove from pan, let cool and crumble. pour off all of the bacon fat, but do not wipe out the pan.

In the meantime, wash and trim the spinach, and coursely chop if desired. Add to the hot pan and saute until it just starts to wilt. Add the tomatoes and cook until warmed through. Season with seasoned salt. Serve with the lemon wedge.

The lemon really brings out the great flavors in this easy side dish! SO delicious!

(2) 187 calorie servings

Move on to the Soup/Main course: ( I had 1.5 servings tonight it was sooo good.)

Butternut squash soup

2 lbs butternut squash (two squash, cubed)
1/2 large onion coursely chopped
1 clove garlic
2 cups chicken broth

boil these together, drain off 1/2 the liquid once veggies are soft (reserve to be added back in to thin out the soup as needed) puree these ingredients with a stick blender.
Then add:

1/4 t. cayenne
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
salt to taste

Mix well to combine and serve.

(6) 96 calorie servings

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