Gingered Squash

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 lb hard yellow squash or pumpkin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp candied or fresh minced ginger
• water

Directions

1. Peel Squash and cut into 1" to 1-1/2" chunks.
2. Place in a pan, preferably non-stick, with the rest of the ingredients and about 1/3 cup of water.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Cover tightly and turn heat as low as possible. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until Squash is very tender. Add a little more water if mixture starts to become dry.
5. Remove from heat and stir vigorously to break up the chunks, but leave it somewhat chunky.
6. Add a pat of butter on top and a sprinkle of black pepper to serve.

Alternate Method: This can be prepared quickly, and with less danger of scorching, in the microwave. Reduce water to less than 1/4 cup, and process two minutes at a time, stirring and checking.

Recipe from the sneaky kitche.