Perfect Butternut Squash Sage Dip
- Spoon butternut squash puree into a small to medium mixing bowl.
- Add hummus, maple syrup, soy creamer, orange peel, salt and pepper
- Mix well, until dip is smooth and well blended.
- Fold in a pinch of sage leaves.
- Microwave on high until dip is warm, about 1 minute.
- Fold in remaining sage leaves and additional salt to taste, if desired. If adding cayenne and/or cinnamon, fold in to taste. Microwave for another 20 seconds then mix well again.
- Spoon dip into a serving dish. Garnish with a whole sage leaf, if desired.
- Serve dip lukewarm or at room temperature with crostini bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Benefits of Perfect Butternut Squash Sage Dip
Perfect Butternut Squash Sage Dip is high in potassium, which can help keep your blood pressure in check. Managing your blood pressure can reduce your risk for stroke and heart disease. Its fiber helps with blood sugar. Butternut squash contains a type of fiber that's not digestible.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can butternut squash
- 4 heaping Tbsps garlic hummus
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp dried orange peel
- 2 Tbsps plain soy creamer
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp fresh black pepper
- 5 large fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
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- Protein: 9g
- Type: Free