6 cups butternut squash (1/2" pieces)
4 slices bacon
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Recipe
Cook bacon crisp and crumble. Cook squash until barely tender (in microwave about 10 to 12 minutes in 1 tablespoon water). Add maple syrup and toss to coat squash. Cook uncov- ered in microwave 1 to 2 minutes until squash is tender. Transfer squash with slotted spoon to serving bowl and keep warm. Microwave liquid remaining in casserole at High power until thickened slightly. Pour liquid over squash. Sprinkle bacon, lemon, salt and pepper to taste. Toss mixture. Serves 6.