1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot (peeled and sliced)
10 fresh sage leaves
1 ½ lbs. butter nut squash (cut in half lengthwise)
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Pour the oil in a frying pan and place it over medium high heat. Add the shallot and sage. Saute until the shallot is golden.
Place the squash in a baking dish and add about ¼ in. of water. Sprinkle the shallot mixture over the squash. Season with salt. Cover with foil and place the squash in the oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender. Sprinkle with sugar before serving.
Adapted from World Vegetarian by Madhur Jaffrey
Adding sage and shallot to butternut squash makes for a flavorful side dish. Try using any orange-fleshed winter squash, including pumpkin, for this recipe.