sweet & sour acorn squash
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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.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - acorn squash
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
How To Make sweet & sour acorn squash
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Step 1Bake the squash, whole, at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Allow the squash to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Step 2While the squash is cooling, slice the garlic and basil and set them aside.
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Step 3Once 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.
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Step 4Bring the oil to a medium heat in a pan. Add the squash and sauté each side for about 3 minutes.
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Step 5Add the garlic when you cook the second side of the squash.
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Step 6Add 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).
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Step 7Remove the squash from the heat. Immediately dress it with salt, pepper, sliced basil, and mint leaves.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#squash
Keyword:
#gluten-free
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