Description
Crockpot Butternut Squash is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping your home in a warm, inviting aroma. This creamy, savory dish combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with fragrant spices, making it perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Easy to prepare, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Whether served as a side or a main dish paired with your favorite protein, it’s sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into uniform pieces.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to the Crockpot; add cubed squash, vegetable broth, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in coconut milk until well combined.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until squash is tender.
- Blend using an immersion blender until smooth; add more broth if needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg