Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size Buttercup squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • Ground mace to taste
  • Pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Trim stems off squash and cut each in quarters using a cleaver or large chef's knife to cut, hitting back of knife with a mallet to force it through squash, if necessary. Scrape away seeds. In a large kettle, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add squash sections and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from water, sprinkle with a little mace and pepper.


Recipe Yield: Serves: 4

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 40
Sodium: 3 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams

Diabetic Exchanges

1 Starch/Bread



Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine