Best Creamiest Winter Squash With Raisins And Sage Recipes

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SLOW-COOKED WINTER SQUASH WITH SAGE AND THYME



Slow-Cooked Winter Squash with Sage and Thyme image

Douse squash in lots of oil and let it slow-roast to golden-deliciousness in this hands-off dish.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Squash     Thyme     Sage     Fall     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Garlic     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. delicata or acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
1/2 head of garlic
2 sprigs sage
2 sprigs thyme
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Toss squash, garlic, sage, thyme, oil, and salt in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish to combine.
  • Turn garlic cut side down, then roast vegetables, tossing 2 or 3 times, until golden brown, very tender, and edges and cut sides are crisp, 60-70 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add vinegar and toss to coat.

WINTER SQUASH AND SAGE BLINI



Winter Squash and Sage Blini image

Pancakes are a great vehicle for many vegetables. These are simple buttermilk/buckwheat blini with puréed butternut squash and sage whisked into the batter. I make them small and serve them as hors d'oeuvres. For vegetarian blini I top them with drained yogurt and a small spoonful of the sautéed winter squash with anchovies, capers and olives in this week's recipes. You can also go the more traditional blini route and top with smoked salmon.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h30m

Yield 50 to 60 blini, depending on the size.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound butternut squash, seeded, membranes removed
1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) buckwheat flour
1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or a combination of olive oil and canola oil
1 tablespoon slivered sage leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil. Lay the squash on the foil, skin side up, and roast until it is thoroughly tender when pierced with a knife or skewer, 45 minutes to an hour. Remove from the heat, allow to cool until you can handle it, then remove the skin and purée in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a standing mixer fitted with the paddle. You should have about 3/4 cup of purée.
  • Sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the buttermilk and the puréed squash. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and whisk together.
  • Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat in a small skillet and add the slivered sage. Fry the leaves for about 10 seconds, until they are beginning to crisp, and remove from the heat. Allow the oil to cool, then add to the liquids in the bowl. Quickly whisk in the flour mixture.
  • Heat a griddle over medium-high heat and ladle 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. They should be about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Cook until bubbles break through; flip over and cook until lightly browned on the other side. Remove from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 30, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 52 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, 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.

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