Really Rowdy Roasted Acorn Squash With Currants Ga... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love squah made any way: soups, stews, roasted, grilled...and waht I love the most is that they are healthy and tasty. I hope you will try this 'a little bit special' roasted acorn squash with a hint of sweet and a bite of acid. Read more . It is great alongside just about any hearty main dish. Try it with roast turkey or Pear Pork. from the good folks at CHOW with a gorgeous picture by Max La Rivière-Hedrick Ingredients:
2 medium acorn squash |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) |
5 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar |
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced |
1 tablespoon paprika |
2 pinches cayenne pepper |
1/2 cup dried currants |
1/3 cup honey |
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325°F.
2. Wash squash and, using a serrated knife, carefully cut in half and scoop out seeds.
3. Cut each half into four lengthwise slices.
4. Combine squash and oil in a bowl and toss to coat.
5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Place on a baking sheet and roast until browned and completely tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, combine butter and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
8. Stir continuously and cook until garlic is golden and the butter browns slightly.
9. Remove from heat and carefully add sherry vinegar.
10. Add onions, paprika, cayenne pepper, currants, and honey, and return to stove over low heat.
11. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
12. Stir in red wine vinegar, and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
13. Serve squash hot, coated with sauce.
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