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# Healthy Recipes: Winter Squash and Sage
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/healthy_recipes_0929150910/
- Published: 2015-09-29T10:09:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T14:36:12.000Z
- Description: Butternut squash roasted until fork-tender, then sauteed with shiitake mushrooms, garlic and fresh sage and finished with grated Parmesan. Four servings at 121 calories, and the AICR notes the squash's carotenoids.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Healthy Recipes from AICR, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms and Fresh Sage

**Winter Squash and Sage**  
  
Butternut squash is just coming into season and this simple sauté is one of many ways it can be enjoyed. Roasted and then sautéed with shiitake mushrooms, this unexpected combination is flavorful and full of cancer-fighting carotenoids. Fresh sage brings out the sweetness in the squash.

**Makes 4 servings.**

**Per serving:** 121 calories, 7 g total fat (1 g saturated fat),  
14 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g protein, 2.5 g dietary fiber, 25 mg sodium.

**Ingredients:**  
  
3 cups cubed butternut squash, 1/2-inch (1 lb.)  
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided  
4 oz. package fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced   
2 cloves garlic, minced  
Salt  
4 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped  
Freshly ground black pepper  
1 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

**Directions:**  
  
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.   
  
In medium size bowl, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil.   
  
Arrange butternut squash on baking pan. Roast until fork tender, about 25-30 minutes. Set aside.  
  
In large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and pinch of salt and sauté 4 minutes. Add sage leaves and continue sautéing 2 minutes. Mix in squash. Continue to sauté another minute. Season to taste with pepper and serve warm garnished with cheese. (AICR.org)