Butternut Squash Skillet Meal

I love skillet meals. They are versatile and easy. For this meal I used butternut squash for one of my main veggies. These sweet tasting bites are super packed with nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, Magnesium, and potassium. I love using this squash for a few different recipes so you may find it in a few places on my blog, but each recipe takes on its own tone and flavor. For this recipe I used-

1 1/2 cups diced butternut squash

1 cup diced carrots

2 cups baby spinach/ kale mix raw

3 tbs Avocado Oil

Place your oil in your skillet and turn it on low heat. Allow it to heat for a minute or so prior to placing your veggies in the skillet. When placing your veggies it’s always good to place the denser veggies in prior to your softer ones. In this case you can place the carrots and butternut squash in at the same time. Allow to sit for a minute and add your seasonings. I love garlic so I use garlic powder first. Don’t be shy with seasoning- it’s what gives it flavor! For this dish I also added some nutritional yeast, but it’s not a necessity for the recipe. I just add it to a lot of recipes for its added nutritional value. Stir the contents and allow to cook a bit. You don’t want to stir too often, you will create a longer cooking time. In about 20 min you will be able to add your greens. Let them settle in and then begin flipping them into your mixture. They will shrink quite a bit. Add a little more garlic during this process. When they have blended in well your dish will be done. You can serve as a side or main dish. I like to pair it with some baked tofu, but its really very versatile. Enjoy!

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