Although they come in a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes – all varieties of winter squash have show-stopping nutritional excellence. A single ½ cup serving provides over 100% of the daily requirement for vitamin A along with a big hit of fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins and precious minerals for just 37 calories. Use this super-healthy, colorful “starch” to replace the nutritionally defunct white starches like white rice, pasta, and bread. Here are two of my favorite butternut squash recipes:
