Butternut Squash Souffle Side Dish

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Butternut Squash Souffle Side Dish
45 min.
4
234kcal
42.29%sweetness
56.7%saltiness
9.77%sourness
5.52%bitterness
34.4%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This butternut squash souffle is a delicious and elegant side dish that's perfect for any occasion. With a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness from the butternut squash, it's a unique and impressive dish that your family and friends will love. This souffle is also incredibly versatile and can be served as a starter, snack, or even an appetizer. The best part? It's vegetarian and gluten-free, so it's sure to please a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions.

Butternut squash is the star of this dish, and its natural sweetness is enhanced by a hint of cinnamon and ginger. The egg whites give the souffle a light and airy texture, while the heavy whipping cream adds a touch of indulgence. The end result is a dish that's both comforting and elegant.

Preparing this souffle is easier than you think! First, you'll need to puree the butternut squash and set it aside to cool. Meanwhile, you'll create a creamy custard base by heating cream, milk, and spices. You'll then combine this with the squash puree and carefully fold in fluffy egg whites. The mixture is then baked until golden brown, resulting in a beautiful and delicious side dish.

This butternut squash souffle is sure to impress and is a great way to elevate your next meal. With its unique flavor and texture, it's a side dish that's both memorable and comforting. So, why not give it a try? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • servings butter 
  • 0.5  butternut squash peeled (for instructions go here)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  •  egg whites 
  •  egg yolk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • servings vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • ramekin
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Puree butternut squash with blender and set aside to let cool.In a small saucepan, heat cream, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla to a simmer.Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk yolks and sugar until pale yellow.
  2. Add a cup of the hot cream mixture very slowly into yolks while continuing to whisk.Then add yolks and cream back to saucepan and keep stirring over low heat.
  3. Mixture should thicken in a few minutes, then turn off heat and incorporate into squash puree.Preheat oven to 375 degrees, making sure the rack is near the bottom.
  4. Place a baking sheet in the oven.Butter your ramekins and dust the insides and rims with sugar.Then take egg whites in a clean bowl and whisk until glossy. It should form stiff peaks when you remove your whisk from the bowl, and should be able to hold the weight of an egg.Use a spatula to combine the egg whites scoop by scoop into the squash mixture, making sure they form a fully homogeneous mixture, but do not overmix.Carefully scoop your mixture into the ramekins up to the rims.
  5. Bake on lower rack for about 25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.They should rise, but with firm tops and jiggly centers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein10.41%
Fat66.96%
Carbs22.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.75
Glycemic Load
0.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.37652173913%

Taste

Sweetness:
42.29%
Saltiness:
56.7%
Sourness:
9.77%
Bitterness:
5.52%
Savoriness:
34.4%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.01kcal
11.7%
Fat:17.86g
27.48%
Saturated Fat:10.62g
66.35%
Carbohydrates:13.58g
4.53%
Net Carbohydrates:11.51g
4.18%
Sugar:4.05g
4.5%
Cholesterol:143.4mg
47.8%
Sodium:91.6mg
3.98%
Alcohol:0.34g
1.91%
Protein:6.25g
12.5%
Vitamin A:10683.33IU
213.67%
Vitamin C:19.88mg
24.1%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.53%
Selenium:11.39µg
16.27%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.43%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.24%
Potassium:435.12mg
12.43%
Phosphorus:104.18mg
10.42%
Folate:40.84µg
10.21%
Calcium:100.91mg
10.09%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.96%
Magnesium:39.85mg
9.96%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.4%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.28%
Fiber:2.07g
8.28%
Vitamin D:1.13µg
7.53%
Vitamin B3:1.22mg
6.11%
Iron:1.03mg
5.7%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.57%
Copper:0.09mg
4.35%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.4%
Vitamin K:2.52µg
2.4%
Source:Foodista