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These Butternut Squash Fries with Avocado Dipping Sauce are packed with vitamins and fiber. Even potato lovers will ask for a second helping. From Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Easy Butternut Squash Fries with Avocado Dipping Sauce

These Easy Butternut Squash Fries with Avocado Dipping Sauce are healthy and delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • Fries:
  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • chopped parsley for topping optional
  • Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 avocado peeled and pit removed
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt you can use vegan mayonnaise or vegan yogurt as alternative
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Peel squash with a vegetable peeler.
  • Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.
  • Using a crinkle cutter (to make it fancy) or a regular knife, slice into fries.
  • Try to make them all the same size so they bake evenly.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Add squash and mix to make sure its well covered.
  • Spread evenly onto a baking sheet in single layer, not touching each other. If it's crowded, use two baking pans otherwise they will not be crispy.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until edges are golden brown, making sure to shake the pan half way through.
  • While fries are baking, prepare dipping sauce by placing all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Remove fries from oven and allow to cool before serving.
  • Serve with dipping sauce. ENJOY!

Notes

To store butternut squash fries: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To store dipping sauce: Place in an airtight container for a few hours, up to one day. NOTE: the sauce may turn brown from the avocados. I like to squeeze a small amount of lemon or lime juice on top of the dipping sauce to prevent it from turning brown.
To reheat butternut squash fries: These taste best when reheated in the oven to maintain their crispiness. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 917mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 20024IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg