Sweet Winter Squash Salad with Sesame Seeds

• 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Salt
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1. In a large saucepan, combine the squash, cinnamon, water, sugar and oil.
2. Season with salt and bring to a boil.
3. Cook over moderate heat, stirring once or twice, until the squash is tender and the liquid nearly absorbed, 20 minutes.
4. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
5. In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
6. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the squash and serve warm or at room temperature.

butternut squash, cinnamon sticks, water, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, sesame seeds

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sweet-winter-squash-salad-with-sesame-seeds (may not work)