{"id":1621,"date":"2014-10-06T19:04:00","date_gmt":"2014-10-06T19:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/?p=1621"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:29:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:29:24","slug":"butternut-squash-fries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/butternut-squash-fries\/","title":{"rendered":"Butternut Squash Fries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A low calorie and low carb alternative to french fries. These Butternut Squash Fries are a perfect way to get your fussy eaters eating more veg!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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You know Autumn is here when the squash<\/strong> and pumpkin recipes<\/strong> start appearing all over the place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As much as I love Butternut Squash<\/strong> I really can’t disassociate it with the winter months so I tend not to eat it during Spring and Summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But after months of cold salads I am ready to start tucking into my favourite squash again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why is Butternut Squash So Good For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rich in vitamins<\/strong> and fibre<\/strong>, Butternut Squash is an excellent choice of vegetable providing slow release energy<\/strong> for managed blood sugar regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also high in antioxidants<\/strong> and has some incredible anti-inflammatory properties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So It really does make a great alternative to regular chips or fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Recipes Can I Make With Butternut Squash?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soups<\/a>, curries and casseroles are all great vehicles for Butternut Squash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can even use it as a base for this healthier Mac & Cheese Recipe<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And did you know that you can cook a whole squash in the slow cooker<\/a>? Saves so much faffing about with the vegetable peeler and then trying to cut it into chunks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But anyway, I am hoping to get my fussy eater into the habit of eating and used to the taste of this vegetable on its own. And what better way to do that than in the form of fries! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She loves regular french fries, so I’m hoping by making these fries resemble something she is already familiar with and likes, that it won’t be too much of a leap for her.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What You Will Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is super easy and you only need a handful of ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n