Spiced Pumpkin Stew for 2-3

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Spiced Pumpkin Stew 

 

2 pounds sugar pumpkin or winter squash such as

banana squash  2 tablespoons vegetable oil 

1 large onion,

chopped 

2 large garlic cloves, chopped 

1/4 teaspoon ground

black pepper 

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 

2/3 cup

water 

1 tablespoon granulated sugar 

salt 

 

Peel pumpkin or squash, remove seeds and strings,

and cut meat into 1-inch pieces.  Heat oil in large saute pan. Add onion;

saute over medium heat about 7 minutes, until onion begins to turn golden. Add

pumpkin, garlic, pepper, pumpkin pie spice, water, sugar and salt to taste.

Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat, occasionally stirring gently,

for 30 minutes or until squash is tender. If sauce is too thin, uncover and cook

2 to 3 minutes until it thickens. Taste; adjust seasoning. Serve hot. 

Yields 2 to 3 servings.