Butternut Squash With Onions & Pecans

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 butternut squash
• peeled
• seeded
• and cubed
• 1 large onion
• cut into eighths
• 1 garlic clove (optional)
• 12 cup pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• minced
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Spread pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes at 350, watching carefully; set aside to cool.
2. Melt butter in a large, lidded skillet and add the garlic and onion.
3. Saute over medium low heat until onions are clear.
4. While the onion is cooking, place squash in a covered microwavable dish, and cook 5-8 minutes.
5. When the onions are done, add the vanilla, squash and brown sugar.
6. Toss lightly to coat, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
7. Transfer to serving dish and toss with pecans, parsley, salt and pepper.