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CASSOLITA (WINTER SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS)



Cassolita (Winter Squash With Caramelized Onions) image

This recipe was brought to The Times by Joan Nathan and was featured in her cookbook "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France." Here, caramelized onions, cinnamon, raisins and toasted almonds are tossed with mashed winter squash (butternut, calabaza or kabocha work well) for a sophisticated and lightly-sweet cold weather side dish.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds butternut, calabaza or kabocha squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 pounds onions, peeled and sliced thinly in rounds
Salt to taste
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the squash, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Add 1/4 cup of water, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until the squash is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and, once cool enough to handle, scoop out the pulp into a large bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, and toss in the almonds and cook until golden. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Sauté the onions in the same pan over medium heat until translucent. Then add salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the cinnamon and the raisins, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 more minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
  • Gently fold the onions into the squash. Season with pepper and more salt, if necessary, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley, the almonds and, if you wish, the extra tablespoon of sugar. Serve immediately, or make ahead and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CASSOLITA (SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS)



Cassolita (Squash With Caramelized Onions) image

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, lunch, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds butternut, calabaza, or kabocha squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 pounds of onions, peeled, and sliced thinly in rounds
Salt to taste
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Add ¼ cup of water, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until the squash is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and, once cool enough to handle, scoop out the pulp into a large bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, and toss in the almonds and cook until golden. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Sauté the onions in the same pan over medium heat until translucent. Then add salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the cinnamon and the raisins, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 more minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
  • Gently fold the onions into the squash. Season with pepper and more salt, if necessary, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley, the almonds, and if you wish the extra tablespoon of sugar. Serve immediately, or make ahead and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WINTER SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions image

Provided by Kitty Morse

Categories     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Sukkot     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Dinner     Raisin     Almond     Squash     Fall     Kosher     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds winter squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup (about 1 ounce) slivered almonds
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins, plumped in warm water and drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the squash in an ovenproof dish and bake until tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and fry until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to paper towels to drain.
  • Add the onions to the oil in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the sugar and cinnamon, decrease the heat to medium, and continue cooking until the onions turn brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the raisins and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until heated through. Transfer the squash to a warm serving platter. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the squash, sprinkle with the fried almonds, and serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GORGONZOLA AND



Roasted Butternut Squash With Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola and image

This came from closet cooking. I just love all the flavors. I do not have patience to cook the onions as long as they suggest.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butternut squash (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion (sliced)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1 tablespoon butter
1 handful sage leaf
1/4 cup gorgonzola, dolce (crumbled)

Steps:

  • 1. Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Roast the squash in a preheated 350F oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside.
  • 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
  • 4. Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes.
  • 5. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside.
  • 6. Melt the butter in a pan and let it brown.
  • 7. Add the sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • 8. Add everything to the pan and toss in the browned butter to coat and remove from heat when the gorgonzola starts to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 162.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.9

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