Description
Crockpot Butternut Squash is a warm, comforting dish that envelops you in sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe combines creamy butternut squash with aromatic spices, creating a delightful meal that everyone will love. With minimal preparation and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a cozy dinner without the fuss. This versatile dish doubles as a soup or side and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to your crockpot along with the cubed butternut squash. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir gently.
- Season with cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mix well to ensure even seasoning.
- Cover and set your crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the squash is tender.
- Near the end of cooking time, stir in coconut milk and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a standard blender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low setting)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg