MAPLE GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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Tender slices of butternut squash are topped with a maple and rum glaze creating a colorful and rich side dish for the Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Alli Shircliff

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
⅔ cup water
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup dark rum
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine butternut squash, water, maple syrup, rum, and nutmeg in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove butternut squash from saucepan using a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish, reserving liquid in the saucepan. Continue simmering liquid until reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes; pour over butternut squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 13.3 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

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