Thursday, January 24, 2013

Balsamic-Glazed Squash

Submitted by Marianne C., who says that it is delicious and one of her favourite recipes. This recipe prompted me to find out that you can eat the skin of winter squashes - why didn't anyone tell me? If the squash is cooked enough, the skin will also be tender and will provide a bit of texture contrast.

INGREDIENTS

2 acorn squashes, halved, seeded, and cut in 1-inch thick semicircles
3 shallots, diced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Move the rack to the bottom third of the oven. Preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Arrange the squash in a 13 inch by 9 inch casserole dish. Whisk all the other ingredients together and pour over squash.

Bake, turning every 15 minutes, until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork and the glaze is thickened, about 50 to 60 minutes.

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