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This is the creamiest, most-flavorful side dish and is simple to prepare. Garnish with a dab of butter and salt and pepper to taste. We are lucky it grows locally and ours came in a winter CSA box from Boldly Grown Farm. This is offered through the Swinomish Tribe’s nutrition program. Eating fresh organic produce is what I strive for in our daily diet.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients

Butternut squash, halved and seeded

Water, 1 to 2 cups

Parchment paper, optional

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9” x 13” inch baking dish with parchment paper to cover the bottom and sides. Place the halved butternut squash cut-side down. Pour in the water. Bake for 1-½ hours. When removing from the baking dish, flip the squash over. Scoop to serve. Garnish with a dab of butter, salt and pepper.