CHEW ON THIS: There are competitions every year to see who can grow the largest pumpkin. Prize-winning pumpkins have weighed in at more than 1,000 pounds. Whoa! 
fun with butternut squash Butternut squash is the most underrated food EVER. Not only is it amazingly delicious but it's also healthy, soooo low in calories, extremely versatile, and fun to cook. Granted, it is a little annoying to peel, cut, and deseed the things, but it's definitely worth the trouble. These recipes are so good, you may forget that sweet potatoes exist (b-nut squash tastes so similar, but has about half the calories!). And speaking of potatoes, don't miss HG's famous Bake-tastic Butternut Squash Fries on page 100. Happy squashing! 
maplelicious butternut squash mash PER SERVING (ВЅ of recipe): 109 calories, 1g fat, 341mg sodium, 27g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g sugars, 2g protein Ingredients 3 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup 1 teaspoon whipped light butter or light buttery spread Вј teaspoon salt Directions
Place squash and Вј cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft.
Drain water from the bowl. Add syrup, butter, and salt. Mash and stir. Enjoy!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS squash-tastic shepherd's pie PER SERVING (Вјth of pie): 232 calories, 2.5g fat, 552mg sodium, 25g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g sugars, 28g protein 
This shepherd's pie swap is AMAZING. My obsession with butternut squash really paid off here — in spades! Ingredients 1 pound raw extra-lean ground turkey 3½ cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables ½ cup chopped onions ¾ cup fat-free gravy 1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread ½ teaspoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of black pepper Dash of garlic powder Dash of onion powder
