Mock Candied Yams - Without the Yams! Recipe

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Mock Candied Yams  - Without the Yams!
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Directions:

  1. Cut butternut squash in half and remove seeds.
  2. Place on a cookie sheet, cut side down and bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes or until fork tender.
  3. Remove from oven and allow to rest until cool enough to handle.
  4. While squash is cooling, melt butter in a large skillet.
  5. Add brown sugar and maple syrup.
  6. Reduce heat to a low simmer.
  7. Add half the pecans to butter/sugar mixture.
  8. With a spoon, remove squash flesh from the skin and finely chop.
  9. Add squash to the butter/sugar/pecan mixture and stir well.
  10. The consistency should be similar to mashed potatoes.
  11. Place in a casserole dish and top with remaining pecans.
  12. If you like you can also dot with butter and sprinkle with a little more brown sugar.
  13. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 605.85 Kcal (2537 kJ)
Calories from fat 398.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.32g 68%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 13.95mg 1%
Potassium 352.28mg 7%
Total Carbs 55.05g 18%
Sugars 48.88g 196%
Dietary Fiber 4.34g 17%
Protein 4.75g 10%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 96.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 455.25 Kcal (1906 kJ)
Calories from fat 299.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.3g 68%
Cholesterol 22.92mg 10%
Sodium 10.48mg 1%
Potassium 264.71mg 7%
Total Carbs 41.36g 18%
Sugars 36.73g 196%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 17%
Protein 3.57g 10%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 11%
Iron 1.3mg 10%
Calcium 72.7mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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