Trinidadian Pumpkin

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 fresh hot green chili pepper, sliced very thin
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 2 lbs hard winter squash, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Directions

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   Put oil in a large non stick pan over med-hi heat. When hot add onion; stir fry until lightly browned. Add garlic, chile, thyme and cilantro; stir for a few seconds until the garlic is golden. Add squash and stir. Add 3 tbsp water, cover, turn heat to low and cook for 40-45 minutes or until squash is tender. Uncover, add salt and sugar, stir gently mashing the squash lightly. Serve hot.