Butternut Squash, Pecan & Spicy Broccolini Toppers

Name: Butternut Squash, Pecan & Spicy Broccolini Toppers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; ½ cup broccolini; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper; ⅓ cup butternut squash; 25 TRISCUIT Crackers; 2 tsp. balsamic glaze; 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans

Fall flavors abound in these sophisticated appetizer bites. Your guests will love the combination of butternut squash, broccolini, pecans with a balsamic glaze.

Good Source of FiberLow Saturated FatLow SodiumWell-being Choice

Nutrition Bonus

The butternut squash teams up with the TRISCUIT Crackers to provide a good source of fiber in these deliciously crisp low-sodium topped crackers.

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Servings:

Makes 5 servings, 5 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 tsp. olive oil
½ cup coarsely chopped blanched broccolini
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
⅓ cup warm mashed baked butternut squash
25 TRISCUIT Crackers
2 tsp. balsamic glaze
2 Tbsp. toasted chopped pecans

Directions

Heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add broccolini, garlic and crushed pepper; stir.

Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

Spread squash onto crackers; top with broccolini, balsamic glaze and nuts.

Recipe Tips

How to Bake the Butternut Squash
Heat oven to 400°F. Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Brush cut sides of squash halves evenly with 2 tsp. olive oil. Place, cut sides up, on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 45 min. to 1 hour or until squash is tender.
How to Blanch the Broccolini
Bring 3 cups water to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. kosher salt and broccolini; cook 1 to 2 min. or until broccolini is crisp-tender. Drain; immediately place broccolini in bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

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