Gingered Squash and Pears

Name: Gingered Squash and Pears
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6-1/2 cups); 1 medium pear, peeled and cubed; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

"Butternut squash and pears are a delightful duo delicately seasoned with ginger, honey and nutmeg," assures Jane Rossi of Charlotte, North Carolina. "This is a pretty dish, too."

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6-1/2 cups)
1 medium pear, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Place squash in a large skillet; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in pear and ginger. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until pear is tender. Stir in honey and heat through. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Gingered Squash and Pears in Taste of Home February/March 2001