Butternut Squash With Onions & Pecans
photo by Ambervim
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- 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
- Spread pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes at 350, watching carefully; set aside to cool.
- Melt butter in a large, lidded skillet and add the garlic and onion.
- Saute over medium low heat until onions are clear.
- While the onion is cooking, place squash in a covered microwavable dish, and cook 5-8 minutes.
- When the onions are done, add the vanilla, squash and brown sugar.
- Toss lightly to coat, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer to serving dish and toss with pecans, parsley, salt and pepper.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Hippie2MARS
Chattanooga, Tennessee
I'm an Arkansas native but spent my teen-aged years in Memphis. I have four grown sons and 12 grandchildren. I currently live in Chattanooga, TN and cook mainly for just two, which has been quite an adjustment!