AUTUMN HASH

½ butternut squash, peeled, diced
2 lg sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
3 T olive oil
Salt &  Pepper
4 sliced thick cut bacon, diced
2 med sweet onions, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
10 sage leaves, thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider

In a microwave safe bowl, toss squash & potatoes with 2 T of olive oil, salt and pepper. Microwave 12-15 minutes until tender.

Meanwhile, in a deep skillet, heat the remaining 1 T of olive oil. Add bacon, cook over med-high heat until browning, about 5 minutes.  Add the onions, cook, until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in diced apple and cook until it starts to soften, about 2 minutes.  Gently stir in the squash, sweet potatoes and sage, then pour in the cider. Simmer over med high heat until the cider has almost evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.