Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 3 bay leaves (if boiling the squash)
• Black pepper to taste
• 2-3 Tbsp butter
• 1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds, peeled, seeds removed, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 heaping cup of walnuts (can substitute pecans or pine nuts)