Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash

This is my current favorite snack. I buy the already cut up butternut squash or sweet potatoes- I know that is quite lazy but I chose to look at the big picture… it enables me to eat healthy, delicious things. Anyway, I have been roasted a tray full every few days and eat some for either a meal or a snack. I  roast the sweet squash with smoked paprika and dried jalapeño pepper. The spices give the dish a yummy smoky and spicy flavor. I highly recommend this one- low in calories and high in flavor… best of all, it is good for you. Make this part of your healthy eating repertoire…

• 2 pounds butternut squash, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried jalapeno pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the butternut squash on a lined cookie sheet. Add the olive oil, salt, smoked paprika and jalapeno pepper. Mix well and roast in oven for 45 to 55 minutes till soft and golden brown. Take out and serve.