Simply Delicious Winter Squash

Makes 4 servings

This is a great recipe for preparing butternut squash because it's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!

1 small butternut squash
¹/₂ - 1 cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Peel the squash, then cut it in half and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes (you should have about 4 cups). Place into a pot with water, maple syrup, and soy sauce. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the squash is fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Per serving (1/4 of recipe)

• Calories: 63
• Fat: 0.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Calories from Fat: 1.7%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 1.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.3 g
• Sugar: 7.8 g
• Fiber: 1.7 g
• Sodium: 94 mg
• Calcium: 54 mg
• Iron: 0.8 mg
• Vitamin C: 18.3 mg
• Beta Carotene: 5527 mcg
• Vitamin E: 1.6 mg

Source: New Century Nutrition