Winter Squash With Sweet Spices
A warm, comforting dish featuring tender winter squash simmered with sweet spices and garlic, perfect for cozy winter meals and those who enjoy flavorful, hearty vegetables.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut off the squash ends, peel, remove seeds and strings, then cut the flesh into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine garlic, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, sugar, oil, and water in a large skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the squash pieces and stir until coated with the spice mixture.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until the squash is tender, occasionally stirring gently.
- Remove the garlic cloves, chop, and return to the pan.
- If the sauce is too thin, uncover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer until it thickens.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
553
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).