Perfect Butternut Squash Sage Dip

Brain Healthy Ingredients: Sage, Winter Squashes & Carrots

Serves: 6-8

Winter squashes like butternut squash are full of beta carotene, vitamin C, folic acid, antioxidants, and niacin. They offer a lot of brain and body health benefits while adding few calories to your diet.

For a truly aromatic dip, pay attention to finely chopping the raw sage before adding it. Chopping the sage will release natural herb essences for a bold flavor your guests will love!

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

Preparation

1. Spoon butternut squash puree into a small to medium mixing bowl.
2. Add hummus, maple syrup, soy creamer, orange peel, salt and pepper
3. Mix well, until dip is smooth and well blended.
4. Fold in a pinch of sage leaves.
5. Microwave on high until dip is warm, about 1 minute.
6. 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.
7. Spoon dip into a serving dish. Garnish with a whole sage leaf, if desired.
8. Serve dip lukewarm or at room temperature with crostini bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.