Butternut Squash With Onions & Pecans

I was gifted with butternut squash from someone's garden. I'd never made butternut squash before, but I know I like it! This is what I culled together from various recipes.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1  large onion, cut into eighths
• 1  garlic clove (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup pecans
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Spread pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes at 350, watching carefully; set aside to cool.
2. Melt butter in a large, lidded skillet and add the garlic and onion.
3. Saute over medium low heat until onions are clear.
4. While the onion is cooking, place squash in a covered microwavable dish, and cook 5-8 minutes.
5. When the onions are done, add the vanilla, squash and brown sugar.
6. Toss lightly to coat, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
7. Transfer to serving dish and toss with pecans, parsley, salt and pepper.