Maple - Ginger Butternut Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs butternut squash
2 teaspoons maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

Preparation

Halve squash and discard seeds.
Cook, covered with plastic wrap, in microwave on high for 5 to 8 minutes until cooked and tender Cool slightly, scoop flesh into a bowl.
Mash slightly with a fork.
Add syrup, ginger and salt and pepper to taste.