Best 9 Slow Cooked Squash And Pineapple Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect recipe to create a slow-cooked squash and pineapple dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable combination of flavors and textures is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course or a delightful side dish, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, preparing the dish, and creating a memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THAI SQUASH & PINEAPPLE CURRY



Thai squash & pineapple curry image

Try this curry with a touch of Thai flavours, ready in 30 minutes

Provided by Jo Pratt

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
1 onion, chopped
4 tsp Thai red curry paste
medium butternut squash (about 500g/1lb 2oz) peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks
½ x 400ml / 14 fl oz can reduced-fat coconut milk
200ml vegetable stock
140g frozen green beans
237g can pineapple chunks in natural juice, drained
coriander leaves, chopped, and leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok or pan. Fry the onion for 5 mins until softened. Stir in the red curry paste, then add the squash, coconut milk and stock. Simmer for 15-20 mins until the squash is tender. After 10 mins cooking, tip in the green beans.
  • Stir in the pineapple and coriander, cooking for just a few mins until the pineapple heats through. Sprinkle with the coriander leaves and serve the curry in bowls with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

SAVORY SLOW COOKER SQUASH AND APPLE DISH



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An easy, healthy, savory side to any Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner! Preparing it in a slow cooker keeps you out of the kitchen while everyone is getting their food ready!

Provided by Emmadilemma

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ white onion, diced
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the squash, apples, cranberries, onion, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until the squash is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally while cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 15 g

SLOW-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH



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We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz it up a bit. This was a huge hit with the family. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound medium yellow summer squash
1 pound medium zucchini
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cut squash into 1/4-inch -thick slices. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine squash, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt, pepper and broth. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 hours. Remove squash with a slotted spoon., To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Squash and French bread come together in this slow cooked casserole - a tasty side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 cups sliced yellow summer squash (about 5 medium)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups French bread crumbs
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave squash, onion and 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on High 10 minutes or until squash and onion are tender. Drain well.
  • In slow cooker, mix squash mixture, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream, garlic salt, pepper and soup. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over squash.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Uncover; remove insert from slow cooker. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg

SLOW COOKED SQUASH AND PINEAPPLE



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I got the base of this recipe from a cookbook called "The Best Slow-Cooker Cookbook Ever", but I changed it up to suit us. This is an excellent way to get kids to eat their squash!

Provided by DbKnadler

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large butternut squash
1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Peel and seed squash then chop into 1" inch sized chunks. Place into slow cooker.
  • In a medium sized bowl mix pineapple (including liquid), sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Add to the slow cooker and cover. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Stir and serve.

SLOW COOKED PINEAPPLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings, about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium pineapples (about 2 1/2 pounds or 8 cups fresh pineapple, sliced)
1 cup brown sugar
1 (6-inch) piece fresh ginger (about 5 ounces), thinly sliced
1 to 2 cinnamon sticks
Coconut or vanilla ice cream for serving

Steps:

  • If using whole pineapple: Peel, quarter, and cut away the core from the pineapple. Discard the core. Cut each quarter in half lengthwise then slice 1/4-inch thick slices crosswise.
  • Stir the pineapple together with the sugar, ginger, and cinnamon in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, until the pineapple is very tender and slightly sweet.
  • Serve warm with scoops of coconut ice cream on top. The compote keeps for up to a week tightly sealed in the refrigerator.

SQUASH AND PINEAPPLE CURRY



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I was making another dish similar to this and I discovered I had no sweet potatoes. I subbed squash and played around a bit and came up with this.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 teaspoons red curry paste
500 g butternut squash, peeled and in chunks
400 ml coconut milk
200 ml vegetable stock
140 g green beans (frozen is fine)
237 g pineapple in juice, drained
1/4 cup torn coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil and fry onion for 5 minutes Add paste and squash and mix well. Add milk and stock, simmer for 20 mins until squash is tender, halfway through add the beans.
  • Stir in pineapple and coriander and leave until pineapple heats through.
  • serve with rice or noodles.
  • You can add a diced chicken breast at the onion stage is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.7, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 19.7, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 13.6, Protein 4.5

SLOW-COOKED YELLOW SQUASH



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Long cooking in a covered pot concentrates the sweet, nutty flavor of squash. If the vegetable begins to brown as it cooks, lower the heat and add a splash of water.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Slow Cooker Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 yellow squashes (8 ounces each), thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-low. Add onion, squashes, and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper, and toss well. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g

SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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I couldn't find a good recipe for slow cooked squash online, so I just made one myself!

Provided by Sockbum

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 6h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
1 cup apple juice
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine butternut squash and apple juice in a slow cooker. Whisk butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; drizzle over butternut squash.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose a ripe pineapple that is fragrant and heavy for its size.
  • Use a variety of winter squash, such as butternut squash, acorn squash, or kabocha squash.
  • Peel and cube the squash before cooking.
  • Add spices and seasonings to taste, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Cook the squash and pineapple in a slow cooker on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the squash is tender.
  • Serve the squash and pineapple as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked squash and pineapple is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover squash and pineapple, and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare this dish, and it can be served as a side dish or main course. With its sweet and tangy flavor, slow-cooked squash and pineapple is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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