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Sweet and Sour Glazed Squash

The Washington Post, November 5, 2008
  • Course: Side Dish
  • Features: Fast, Meatless

Summary:

This is similar to the butternut squash saute in "Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way" (Houghton Mifflin, 2008), but here, acorn squash is treated to the complementary flavors of honey and a good-quality red wine vinegar.

6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound acorn squash, cut from stem end to base, seeded and then sliced into 8 equally sized wedges
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons good-quality red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Use a knife to peel each of the squash wedges, then cut the wedges into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces; there should be about 3 cups. Place in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the water and cook/steam, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the squash is just tender and can be pierced with the tip of a paring knife.

Season the squash with the salt and stir, then add the honey and vinegar, stirring until the squash is evenly coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the pieces look glazed. Add the butter and stir until it has melted; the squash should be well coated.

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the chopped parsley; serve hot.

Recipe Source:

From chef Jacques Pepin.

Tested by Jacques Pepin for The Washington Post.
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(James M. Thresher for The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 89
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 4g 6
Saturated Fat: 3g 15
Cholesterol: 10mg 3
Sodium: 392mg16
Total Carbohydrates: 15g 5
Dietary Fiber: 1g 4
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 1g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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