5 easy free squash Recipes

butternut squash (about 1 3/4 lb), microwaveable brown rice (such as uncle ben s), olive oil, shallot, minced, minced peeled fresh ginger (optional), fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, grated fresh parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish, salt, freshly ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, cubed, peeled butternut squash (about 2 lb), sea salt , to taste, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh sage , plus more for garnish (optional), fat-free , low-sodium chicken broth, butter, chopped onion, arborio rice or other short-grain rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino romano cheese

fat free spaghetti sauce or 1 (28 oz) jar reduced-fat spaghetti sauce, uncooked lasagna noodles, sliced or chopped vegetables, of your choice (i like zucchini and yellow squash), extra-firm silken tofu, broken up (i use mori nu lite), soy mozzarella cheese, shredded (i use veggie shreds), vegan parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, to taste