Winter squash will have more carbs than some of your leafy green veggies. But, when you compare butternut squash to root vegetables like sweet potatoes, it is definitely the better low carb option. There are approximately 17 net carbs per cup of butternut squash. When added to a recipe, those carbs are divided out per serving. So, for this recipe, butternut squash only accounts for a little over 3 net carbs per serving and with the flavor it provides this recipe, it is SO worth it! Butternut squash is also very nutritious. According to this article on Healthline, it "is low in calories but high in many nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium."