Butternut Squash is a tasty addition to any meal plan, especially in the fall…

I love squash, but usually the only one I can get is the spaghetti version. I dont mind acorn squash but there always to small to bother with. Then fall comes and the butternut squash hits the store shelves and ooh baby is it good.

Simple meal plans or a simple way of eating has shown to increase your long term weight loss success. And I truly believe this, at least for me, a very simple meal plan has always given me the best results. Simply I eat one protein, on veggie and one starch carbohydrate.

Simple meal plans mean less hassle in preparation, less worry about what to eat and when, and more motivation to eat right. This butternut squash recipe is easy to make, grab and go, and delicious.

Here is what you will need…

1 Large Butternut Squash
Baking Dish
Peeler
Knife
Cutting Board
Olive Oil
Spices – I use cinnamon, allspice, ginger, pepper, stevia, and pumpkin pie spice for a sweeter version or salt, pepper for a more savory version. But feel free to use whatever spices you want.

First thing is to make sure your knife is sharp, and your cutting board is ready. Then cut off each end of the squash, this makes it easier to peel.

Then peel the entire squash and discard the peels. Make sure you remove all of the outside skin (until you see the orange), you can then rinse it and set aside to dry before cutting.

Cut it lengthwise into two pieces lengthwise as close to the middle as possible.

Scoop out all the seeds and goop in the middle bottom of the squash so there is a nice clean hollowed out area.

Then cut each section lengthwise again into three or four slices and then cut again if they are to wide. You want to make sure the cubes you eventually dice them into are small enough so they cook all the way through.

Then dice each section into bite sized cubes by making several vertical cuts for desired cube sized pieces. Throw them into the baking dish.

Once they are all diced into bite sized cubes and thrown into the baking dish it is time to season them. I use cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, pepper, stevia and also pumpkin pie spice. A little bit of olive oil and then I toss it all right there in the dish.

If I want a more savory version I just use some salt and pepper with some olive oil. Then I toss them till they are all coated and then bake them.

Then bake them in the oven for about 65-75 minutes at 375 degrees , and when done, you can put a slight crisp on them by broiling them at 500 degrees for another 5-10 minutes.

So there you have it… Delicious Butternut Squash.

Easy to prepare and simple to make, this recipe will give you enough for the week. Throw a half-cup to a cup in a zipper bag or plastic container and have the ready to go when needed.

This is enough to have for 5-7 meals. Wasn’t that easy? Remember keep it simple until you get the hang of eating clean, this is the key to keeping your weight down long term.