Maple-Braised Butternut Squash with Fresh Thyme

Maple-Braised Butternut Squash with Fresh Thyme

Info

Rating
Calories
193.0
Protein
2.0
Sodium
340.0
Fat
12.0

Description

The technique: Braising (sautéing, then cooking low and slow in a bit of liquid) is most often associated with meat, but it's also a great way to cook veggies. The payoff: Fibrous vegetables like butternut squash are the perfect candidates for braising. The braising liquid infuses the squash with flavor and makes it very tender.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 3- to 31/2-pound butternut squash, cut lengthwise in half, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon (or more) black pepper

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over high heat. Add squash; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, syrup, thyme, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until squash is almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer squash to large bowl. Boil liquid in skillet until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Return squash to skillet. Cook until tender, turning occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with more pepper, if desired.

Tags

    Side Braise Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Squash Fall Thyme Christmas Eve Potluck Maple Syrup Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
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