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Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1
Position the butternut squash in a suitable microwave container with a covering lid. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Heat the squash in the microwave, covered, until it reaches a tender state, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Using a utensil like a potato masher or fork, gently crush the squash into a coarse mash. Combine this mixture with some chopped pecans, drizzle in maple syrup, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the top, and add a few sprigs of fresh thyme leaves until they are well incorporated.