Sautéed Butternut Squash

Sautéed Butternut Squash is a delightful combination of sweet, nutty, buttery flavors balanced with the tartness of Honeycrisp apples. Pair with your favorite weeknight main dish or serve on your holiday table for a healthy, warm side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 207kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $10

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 honeycrisp apple, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes optional
2 tablespoons light brown sugar optional
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup water

Instructions

Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter.
Once butter has melted, add cubed butternut squash. Toss to coat in the butter. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Let cook, uncovered, without mixing for 5 minutes, so the squash and apples can caramelize.
Add water. Cook, uncovered, another 5 to 10 minutes, or until squash is fork tender.

Notes

The apple and brown sugar are optional but both add great flavor and subtle sweetness to the dish!
Carefully watch the squash as it cooks to make sure it does not burn.

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