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If you’re tired of peas and green beans, give butternut squash a place at your table.

You Will Need1 ¾ lb. butternut squash
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
½ c. chicken broth
¼ c. water
1 tbsp. dark brown sugar

Step 1: Wash and peel squash（将冬南瓜，削皮）
Wash and peel your butternut squash with a vegetable peeler. Remove any seeds.

Your squash should have a matte skin. If it’s glossy it was picked too early.

Step 2: Cube squash（切成丁丁）
Cube your squash, cutting squares about ¾ of an inch big.

Step 3: Sautee squash（略微地煎一下）
Melt butter in a large skillet. Add the squash and saute it, stirring occasionally until it’s browned, for about 15 minutes.

The sauteed squash should be tender enough to pierce with a fork.

Step 4: Add remaining ingredients and caramelize（添加鸡汤，水和红糖，熬成焦糖）
Add the chicken broth, water, and brown sugar. Cook until the liquid is gone and the squash is caramelized, for about 6 minutes.

Step 5: Salt and pepper（添加盐和胡椒）
Remove your squash from the heat and add salt and pepper. Not only is this side dish tasty, it’s got lots of nutrients for a healthy you.

Summer squash has a soft edible shell or skin and winter squash has a hard shell or skin.

词汇讲解

【词汇讲解】

1.peel vt. 削皮，剥落

如：The bark of plane trees peels off regularly.
悬铃木的树皮到时候就脱落。

One squadron peeled off to attack enemy bombers.
一中队战机脱离编队攻击敌轰炸机群。

2.saute v. 快炒

3.caramelize v. 加熔(糖)使焦，(糖)熔化而变成焦糖

4.glossy adj. 光滑的，有光泽的

如：A smooth, glossy finish or appearance; luster.
抛光面，光泽一个光滑的有光泽的抛光木或表面; 光泽

Fashion magazines are glossy.
时装杂志看起来很有光泽。

The old man has glossy hair.
那位老人头发很有光泽。

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