Spiced Black Bean and Butternut Squash Mash

Ingredients

• Black beans

  canned, low-sodium, drained

  1 cup or 260g

• Butternut squash

  winter, raw

  2 cup, cubes or 280g

• Cinnamon

  ground

  1 tsp or 3g

• Nutmeg

  ground

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Salt

  table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

Directions

1. In a medium pot, add butternut squash. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender.
3. Drain any excess water from the pot. Add in the beans and slowly heat in pan over low to medium heat until beans are also warm.
4. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the beans and squash together until you reach your desired consistency. Stir in ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to combine the flavors.
5. Serve warm as a side dish or a light meal.