Butternut Squash Skillet

Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)

• 12 oz butternut squash, peeled and diced into ½” cubes (I used pre-cut squash)
• 1 Tbsp oil of choice
• 1 lb homemade breakfast sausage
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ cup water
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Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium-high heat
2. Add the butternut squash and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the water, cover the pan loosely, and cook for 4 minutes or until the water has absorbed and the squash is tender.
4. Push the squash to the sides of the pan.
5. Add the sausage in the middle of the pan and begin to brown (do not mix with the squash until cooked)
6. Once the sausage has cooked through, mix it with the squash and add the seasonings.
7. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.