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Fregula with Braised Butternut Squash and Tomatoes Recipe

Fregula with Braised Butternut Squash and Tomatoes Recipe

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Fregula with Braised Butternut Squash and Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

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extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
kosher salt
pinch crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic , smashed and chopped
1 (28-oz) can whole plum tomatoes , passed through a food mill
2 cups peeled and diced 1/4-inch pieces butternut squash
1 to 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
bay leaf
1 1/2 cups medium fregula * or israeli couscous
1 bunch chives, finely chopped

Directions:

Coat a large saucepan generously with extra virgin olive oil. Add the onions and bring to a medium high heat. Season generously with salt and add the crushed red pepper. Saute until the onions are translucent and very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Add the tomatoes. Fill the tomato can with water and add to the pan. Season with salt and cook over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the water has reduced. Add the squash, stock, and bay leaf. Taste for seasoning and season with salt if needed. Cook until the squash is cooked through and most of the liquid has absorbed, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Bring a pan of well-salted water to a boil. Add the fregula and cook until it is cooked through but still al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Strain and add to the pot with tomatoes and squash. Stir to incorporate. Add more stock or water if the mixture is dry and cook longer if it is too soupy. When done it should have a stew-like consistency. Stir in the chives. This will be really good today but even better tomorrow!
*Fregula, a small round semolina pasta from Sardinia can be found in specialty food stores.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	298.01 Kcal (1248 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.76g	27%
Cholesterol	106.47mg	35%
Sodium	87.32mg	4%
Potassium	533.08mg	11%
Total Carbs	11.66g	4%
Sugars	2.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	8%
Protein	22.43g	45%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	56.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.77 Kcal (556 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.91g	27%
Cholesterol	47.44mg	35%
Sodium	38.9mg	4%
Potassium	237.51mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.19g	4%
Sugars	1.22g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	8%
Protein	9.99g	45%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	23%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	25.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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