Easy, healthy side for Thanksgiving dinner

Story by: Erin Wiedmar, clinical nutritionist, N Good Health on November 17, 2017

Do you have your Thanksgiving menu set? Add this healthy and easy-to-make side to the table for your family.

Roasted Butternut Squash

• Makes 6 servings
• 1 large butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil and seasonings. Arrange coated squash on a baking sheet.
• Bake until tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving

70 calories | 6.8 g fat | 0.9 g saturated fat | 1.1 mg sodium | 2.7 g carbohydrates | 0.5 g fiber | 0.2 g protein