Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　50 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 1/2 lb butternut squash (1 large)

　　2 teaspoons maple syrup

　　1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

　　

Step 2

Halve squash and discard seeds. Arrange squash, cut sides up, in a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

　　

Step 3

Cool squash slightly and scoop flesh into a bowl. Mash squash slightly with a fork with syrup, ginger, and salt and pepper to taste. Before serving, reheat squash if necessary in a baking dish, covered, in a 350°F oven.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving about 116 calories and 1 gram fat

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet

　　Cooks note:

　　Squash can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before reheating.