Sauteed Squash with Onions and Spices

Sauteed Squash with Onions and Spices

Spice pattern: warming

This is a quick and delicious side dish that is a good way to use leftover baked winter squash.

Elements- 

• 3-4 tbsp peanut oil
• or peanut oil and butter
• 1-2 tsp ginger finely chopped
• 1 med onion chopped
• ¼ tsp allspice
• 1/8 tsp cardamom
• 1/8 tsp cloves
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt or to taste
• 2 c cooked winter squash (butternut or acorn), mashed

Description- 

 Heat the oil, add the ginger and onions and spices, cook until the onions are translucent. Add the mashed cooked squash and heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve. Variation: Add chopped pistachios. Or for a sweeter dish, add ¼ c raisins soaked in a cup in enough hot water to cover.

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