4 heart healthy squash Recipes

banana, diced, squash, pureed, whole wheat flour, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, egg, skim milk

lovely butternut squash soup with caramelized onions and apples, heart-healthy recipe ), ribs of celery,chopped, carrot,peeled and chopped, olive oil, butternut squash,peeled and seeded, garlic,minced, fresh oregano,chopped, water , more maybe needed, salt and pepper to taste (if desired), curry powder (more or less to taste), onion,large dice, granny smith apple,peeled and cored large dice, non-fat yogurt (optional), fresh dill,washed (optional), green onions (optional), in a soup pot , saute the onion, celery and carrot in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes., add the squash and garlic cooking 5 minutes, stirring., add the oregano and stock and simmer about 15 minutes or until the veggies are soft., while the soup is cooking , place a saute pan at medium-high heat with 1/2 tsp of olive oil and saute the diced onions., cut the apple into a large dice and when the onions are golden, add to the pan, toss sauteing 2 to 3 minutes., add the curry and cook 1 minute. remove from the heat, add the dill (optional) and set aside., place all of the cooked veggies (except the curried onions and apple mix) and liquid from the pot in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. more stock may be needed to adjust consistency., return to the soup pot and add the curried onion and apple. simmer for 2 minutes. season to taste and adjust consistency. serve hot or chilled., garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprig of fresh dill or onion tops.

zucchini , 1/2 a medium sized, cut into chunks, yellow squash , 1/2 a medium sized,cut into chunks, onion , two large slices 1/4 thick, then cut in half, mushrooms , 1 cup of large chunks, pepper, green, about 1 cup, cut in chunks, olive oil, oregano, dried, crushed, rosemary, dried, well crushed, thyme, dried, crushed, garlic, chopped fine, toufayan bakeries - pita bread , whole wheat, carefully cut and separated 2 loaves into four round flat piece, cabot 50% reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated