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sweet & sour acorn squash

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Liz Shaw
Gilbert, AZ

You can serve this as described in the recipe, or you can cook the squash longer so that you can smash it into a dip. Lovely either way.

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For sweet & sour acorn squash

  • 1
    acorn squash
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    agave nectar
  • 3 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh basil leaves
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh mint leaves

How To Make sweet & sour acorn squash

  • 1
    Bake the squash, whole, at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Allow the squash to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • 2
    While the squash is cooling, slice the garlic and basil and set them aside.
  • 3
    Once the squash has cooled, cut the squash open and scoop out the seeds. Peel the squash as best as possible. Cut the squash into chunks.
  • 4
    Bring the oil to a medium heat in a pan. Add the squash and sauté each side for about 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Add the garlic when you cook the second side of the squash.
  • 6
    Add the sweet agave nectar and then immediately add the red wine vinegar. Cook this until the sauces glazes onto the squash (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
  • 7
    Remove the squash from the heat. Immediately dress it with salt, pepper, sliced basil, and mint leaves.
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