Coconut is the new Ketchup.
Coconut butter + butternut squash fries = This is waaaaay better than tomato ketchup.
Sorry, tomatoes.
For the fries…
“Butter(nut) Me Up” Fries
- 1 Butternut Squash
- a sprinkle of salt
- cinnamon (optional, but awesome)
Procedure:
- Cut the squash into fry shapes (use a fry cutter or a knife)
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Put the fries and spices into a big Ziploc-type bag and mix
- Line a baking sheet with tin foil, then spray with a tiny bit of Pam. (Wipe with a paper towel so it’s even on the foil.) Spread your fries on the baking sheet and shove ‘em in the oven
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your fries, and depending on how many fries you put on the baking sheet.
Not missing from the equation were the ever-present chopsticks.
Math Time!
Other good coconut butter combinations: muffins + coconut butter, carrots + coconut butter, anything + coconut butter… There’s almost no wrong answer! Now that’s the kind of math they should be teaching in schools. It’ll be first on the agenda when I become president.
Watch your back, Mr. Obama
It’s a lofty goal, setting my sights on Commander in Chief. Naturally, I have a back-up career plan.
With liberty and cupcakes for all…
Cindy says
OH MY GOSH I need photoshop lessons (if that’s what you used) SO FLIPPING ADORABLE.
Thanks for the giggle.
xo
CaSaundra says
Ohh man, I might have a hard time giving up my beloved ketchup, but you make it sound so convincing, I may have to cheat on Heinz for a day or two 😛
Bekah says
Um. YES. Completely agree with this post. And I still am gonna enter in the vita mix giveaway.. just didn’t want to comment there. Hope I’m not too late.
BroccoliHut says
As a fellow coconut butter addict, I am SO trying this combination. YUM.
Katie says
Love the new header! I still need to try coconut butter…
Anonymous says
That is truly gross.
Give me rice in Heinz tomato soup any day of the week over that!
Arek Estall says
PS Above comment was by me!
Sarah says
Hi, I’m entering the artisana giveaway!
I definitely want to try the coconut butter on butternut squash fries, sounds delish!
Thanks for the fab giveaway
Xxx
Teresa says
Hey Katie! I’m entering the artisana coconut giveaway via this awesome post. The only fries I eat are of the orange squash variety- butternut, kabocha, sweet potato… Oh so amazing! Add coconut butter (and maybe a drizzle of yacon if your feeling extra fancy) and we’ve got a match made in heaven! Thanks for the giveaway and pointing me out to all these awesome coco butter recipes!
Tricia Marie says
That looks absolutely delicious. It reminds me of sweet potato fries- except this is probably healthier!! I love that you’re able to make recipes with WHOLE foods AND make it taste good. You don’t compromise flavor or taste just to eat healthy!
KL says
YUMMM!!! Two of my favorite things! I hope I win– fingers crossed!!
Brandae says
Oh this looks so delicious – this is what I’d try first if I won the coconut butter! YUMMY! I love sweet potato and butternut fries already but imagine they’re simply decadent with the coconut butter drizzled on top!
Amy H says
I need to try coconut butter on squash. It sounds interesting, which means I am sure I would like it. I loaded up on squash at the farmer’s market today…all I need now is some coconut butter to go along with it;)
Qi Ting @ Misadventures of Fat free Baking says
Oh my God lovely picture of you and Mr Obama! Its real… right?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Haha I wish! It was at the wax museum ;).
Heather says
Katie,
ok so I’m hoping you can answer this question for me what exactly is the difference between coconut butter and the coconut spread that earth balance makes? I tried internet searches but no luck. I thought it was the same thing so I bought the spread and now I am second guessing that choice.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Google “artisana coconut butter” and you’ll see what coconut butter is :). It’s more the consistency/texture of peanut butter than regular butter.
Heather says
ok so this are like a weekly staple in my house now…..we LOVE them so good thanks for this one.