*for those who crave mashed potatoes but for health reasons cannot enjoy them often

One Butternut Squash (Peel, cut into cubed and steam or boil until tender)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 teaspoon butter
salt
pepper
basil

When squash is tender, put in a small pot and mash to desired consistency. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste and about a tablespoon of basil. Mix well. Add pecans if desired.

*I bake my squash until tender, prick it with a fork and put it in a casserole dish with a small amount of water in the bottom. Bake at 350 degrees until tender. Then peel the squash and remove the seeds. This makes it a WHILE lot easier to peel.

This is a great substitute for mashed potatoes with meals and a LOT healthier!

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