Butternut Squash With Walnuts And Vanilla

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Ingredients

1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds, peeled, seeds removed, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes (see how to cut and peel a butternut squash)
3 bay leaves (if boiling the squash)
salt
1 heaping cup of walnuts (can substitute pecans or pine nuts)
2-3 tbsp butter
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
black pepper to taste