Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds butternut squash , cubed
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.13 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups chopped toasted pecans
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Place butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave, covered, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.