slow cooker butternut squash
A simple and delicious slow cooker butternut squash recipe, perfect for fall and winter side dishes.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb butternut squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Peel, deseed, and cube the butternut squash. Toss with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned squash cubes into the slow cooker and pour vegetable broth over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the squash is tender.
- Serve warm as a side dish or mash for a comforting puree.
Notes
This recipe is a versatile side dish perfect for fall dinners. Can be customized with additional spices like nutmeg or ginger.