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Glazed Butternut Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Glazed butternut squash all tossed together with fresh herbs, chopped pecans and drizzled with a delicious maple glaze!  The perfect side dish to your holiday meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider (not apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp. sugar in the raw
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1 Tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme

Instructions

  • In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, toss together butternut squash, apple cider, water, maple syrup, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to just a boil, then cover and reduce heat allowing everything to simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes until liquid has thickened and the squash is tender.
  • Pour mixture into a large bowl and add chopped pecans, sage and thyme. Mix together and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.7g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 0.7g