Diet Acorn Squash & Sweet Potato Recipe

The Recipe Instructions

Ingredients

1 large onion -- chopped, 1 c
1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes -- pared &
1 cubed,
1 (about 5 c)
1 small acorn squash -- quartered,
1 seeded,
1 pared (about 4 c)
13 3/4 oz chicken broth --
1 vegetarian
4 tbsp nonfat milk -- to 6 t
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream --
1 optional
1 ground nutmeg -- optional

Directions

Saute onion in broth or water in lg. saucepan over med. heat until
onion is translucent, about 6 min. Add potatoes, squash and broth.
Simmer, covered, until veggies are tender, about 25 min. Cool
slightly.

Working in batches, place the veggies with their liquid in food
processor. Whirl until pureed. Return the puree to the saucepan.
Stir in the nonfat milk for desired consistency. Season with salt and
pepper. Heat over low heat.

Top each serving with dollop of nonfat sour cream and a sprinkle of
nutmeg.

Recipe By : Family Circle Magazine Nov 1993

Servings: 8

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