Simply Smashing Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs butternut squash
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise; scoop out the seeds and cut into 1\" pieces.
In a large saucepan, bring 1\" of water to boil.
Add squash and return to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender.
Drain.
Puree squash with remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth.