Butternut Squash with Onions and Pecans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the butternut squash, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the pecans and maple syrup and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecans are lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
5. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Butternut squash is a type of winter squash with a sweet, nutty flavor.
• Pecans are a type of nut native to North America.
• Maple syrup is a sweetener made from the sap of maple trees.