Name: Butternut Squash Medley
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash (cubed); 1/2 cup canned black beans (low-sodium); 2 medium roma tomatoes; 2 cups orange bell pepper (large); 2 cups cucumbers (small); 2 cups "mixed greens" lettuce; 2 cups frozen sweet peas; black pepper; cilantro; broccoli sprouts; sriracha sauce

Butternut Squash Medley

Enjoy the satisfaction of this carbohydrate-rich meal including butternut squash, black beans, and roasted peas in combination with the crisp ﬂavor of fresh peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Add some greens, cilantro, and sprouts to add variety and a ﬂavor explosion!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Servings 2

Author Mastering Diabetes

Ingredients

2 cups butternut squash cubed
1/2 cup canned black beans low-sodium
2 medium roma tomatoes
2 cups orange bell pepper large
2 cups cucumbers small
2 cups “mixed greens” lettuce
2 cups frozen sweet peas
black pepper
cilantro
broccoli sprouts
sriracha sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven at 350°C. Place the cubed squash and sweet peas in a large bowl and toss with a generous amount of fresh cracked black pepper. Place on a cooking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, until the squash is soft and slightly browned.
Slice the cucumber and tomatoes with your preferred thickness. Slice the bell pepper in half.
Drain the black beans and rinse thoroughly.
Place the mixed greens in a bowl ﬁrst. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, and baked squash with peas. Stuff the bell pepper with the black beans and place in the bowl.
Garnish with broccoli sprouts and chopped cilantro. Top with lemon slices, sriracha sauce, or spices like chile powder, curry powder, cumin, or add your favorite vinegar!!! Enjoy!!