Autumn Acorn Squash Saute - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
4 cups acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons water
salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Preparation

In large saucepan, melt butter.
Saute onion 5 minutes, or until golden, but not brown.
Add squash. Saute about 2 more minutes.
Add raisins and walnuts. Saute an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add water. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cover pan and remove from heat.
Allow the pan to sit, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender and ready to serve.