Savory Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 teaspoon each minced fresh oregano, basil and parsley or 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked rice, optional