1 small butternut squash
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 link turkey sausage (diced or sliced)
1 TBS butter (divided)
1 tsp maple flavoring (approximate)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (divided)
1/2 tsp nutmeg (divided)
sprinkling of chopped pecans (could use English walnuts)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenehit.
2. Cut the squash in half and scoop out seeds and strings. Place skin side up in a pan with an inch of water in bottom.
3. Bake for 40 minutes or until tender.
4. When baked, remove from oven to a microwave-safe plate.
5. Put 1/2 TBS butter in cavity of squash along with a few drops of maple flavoring and half of the cinnamon and nutmeg. Put the cooked rice in next.
6. Top the rice with the rest of the butter, maple flavoring, spices, nuts, and the turkey sausage.
7. Warm in microwave for about 4 minutes on high or until rice is warmed through and butter is melted.
8. Sprinkle with a little freshly ground pepper and serve.