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.