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Butternut Squash & Tofu with Mixed Vegetables

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Category:     Entree

Description:
This is a warm and hearty vegetarian entree great on cold winter days. The squash and tofu mashed, mixed with warming spices and served with fresh steamed vegetables. Pumpkin or other types of squash may be substituted for butternut.


General applicability:

Butternut Squash & Tofu with Mixed Vegetables
Green: recipe contains only neutral or a beneficials ingredients for that type.
Yellow: recipe contains an secondary avoid ingredient that may be substituted by a more permissable one.
Orange: contains an avoid in a primary ingredient.



Ingredient list:
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 package of tofu (fresh & soft is best)
  • 1/2 cup of soy or other nut milk
  • 3/4 cup low salt soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pressed clove of garlic
  • pinch of curry powder (optional)
  • 1 head of organic broccoli
  • 1/2 head of organic cauliflower
  • 1 lb. green beans
  • 6 large carrots julienned
  • a handful of shelled sunflower or pumpkin seeds (ABs and B secs. substitute compliant seed instead)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley


How to make it:
  • Remove the seeds and clean the center of the squash.
  • Slice lengthwise, steam for 15-20 minutes or until soft. Remove the skin and cut into small pieces.
  • Add the squash and all of the other ingredients (except veggies) to a large mixing bowl.
  • Whip with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Simmer on low 15-20 minutes.
  • Steam the broccoli, cauliflower, beans and carrots until 'al dente' (10-15 minutes) or until brightly colored and moist.
  • To serve, place 2 ladles of mashed squash in the center of a dinner plate.
  • Arrange steamed veggies around the squash.
  • Garnish with nuts or seeds and cilantro or parsley. Serves 6.
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Blood Type Diet Analysis:

Core Ingredients Analysis:
The ingredients in this category are either BTD compliant for all types or the recipe author and/or editor did not suggest a possible substitution. If this category contains avoids for your blood type this recipe may not work for you, unless you feel like you can omit the item or make an appropriate substitution.

Ingredient
A
B
O
AB
A NS
B NS
O NS
AB NS
Soybean, Tofu
B
A
N
B
N
A
A
N
Cilantro
N
N
N
N
B
N
N
N
Squash
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Garlic
B
N
B
B
N
B
B
B
Broccoli
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Parsley
B
B
B
B
N
B
B
B
Carrots
B
B
N
N
N
B
B
N


Variations and Substitutions Analysis:
This category of ingredients contains possible substitutions that may allow different blood types to use the recipe or ingredients that can be left out of the recipe altogether.

Ingredient
A
B
O
AB
A NS
B NS
O NS
AB NS
Curry
N
B
B
B
N
B
B
B
Soybean Sauce, Tamari, Wheat-free
B
N
N
N
N
N
A
N
Nutmeg
N
N
A
N
N
N
N
N
Cauliflower
N
B
A
B
N
B
A
B
Milk, Almond
N
N
N
N
N
N
A
N
Honey
N
N
N
N
N
N
A
A
Sunflower Seeds
N
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Milk, Soy
B
A
N
N
N
N
A
A
Cinnamon
N
A
N
N
N
A
A
N
Pumpkin Seeds
B
A
B
A
B
N
B
A


Macronutrient Analysis:

This recipe may contain macronutrients with important effects on health

  • The recipe may contain ingredients high in lignans
  • The recipe may contain ingredients with healthy glucosinolates
  • The recipe may contain ingredients with phytates
  • The recipe may contain ingredients encourage health microbiome balance
  • The recipe may contain ingredients high in phytoestrogens