Delicata Squash in Green Herb Sauce
Delicata Squash in Green Herb Sauce
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 delicata squash
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime
- Pepper
- Pomegranate kernels (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- Lemon juice from 2 lemons
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
The Squash
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Slice ends off squash then slice into 1/2-inch rings and remove seeds with spoon. Save seeds and roast with cayenne pepper, salt, and cumin, and sprinkle over finished product.
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Lightly salt squash and let sit for 30 minutes.
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Completely dry off with paper towels, removing salt.
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Heat enough oil to coat saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Lightly salt squash rings with fresh salt and add to pan. Squash rings should sizzle as soon as they hit pan; take care not to crowd them or they'll steam more than they'll brown.
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Saute until lightly browned (about 2 minutes per side).
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Remove from heat and onto plate, then grate lime peel over them and squeeze lime juice on them.
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Add pepper to taste.
The Sauce
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In blender, pulse parsley, basil, cilantro, mint, garlic, and lemon juice with ½ cup olive oil, then set aside. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in refrigerator in airtight container.
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Garnish squash with pomegranate kernels and green herb sauce.