MAPLE-BRAISED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH FRESH THYME

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Maple-Braised Butternut Squash with Fresh Thyme image

Provided by Diane Morgan

Categories     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

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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