Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Preparation
Step 1
Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the squash; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until the squash is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 2
Add 1/4 cup water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until the squash is fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Toss with the sage.
Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.
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