JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN'S SQUASH ON TOAST
This appetizer takes a little effort, but it rewards with layers of rich fall flavor and texture. You'll roast a cut squash and confit onion slices with maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Veteran cooks will immediately get the idea: Cook the onions awhile, until they're dark and soft, then add the two liquids and continue to cook until they're jammy. The process could take as long as an hour, depending on the heat, your attentiveness and the water content of the onions. But it isn't difficult. Do not forget the mint; it's not the same without it. (The New York Times)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450. Combine the squash, 1/4 cup olive oil, chile flakes and 2 teaspoons of salt in a bowl and toss well. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook, stirring every few minutes, until tender and slightly colored, about 15 minutes or a little longer. Remove from the oven.
- Meanwhile, heat another 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onions and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are well softened and darkening, at least 15 minutes. Add the vinegar and syrup, stir and reduce until syrupy and broken down, again at least 15 minutes or so; the mixture should be jammy.
- Combine squash and onions in a bowl and smash with a fork until combined. Taste for seasoning.
- Add the remaining oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add bread and cook until just golden on both sides, less than 10 minutes total; drain on paper towels. Spread cheese on toasts, then top with the squash-onion mixture. Sprinkle with coarse salt and garnish with mint.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 402, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTENS SQUASH ON TOAST
Categories Squash
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oven to 450. Combine the squash, 1/4 cup olive oil, chile flakes and 2 teaspoons of salt in a bowl and toss well. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook, stirring every few minutes, until tender and slightly colored, about 15 minutes or a little longer. Remove from the oven. 2. Meanwhile, heat another 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onions and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are well softened and darkening, at least 15 minutes. Add the vinegar and syrup, stir and reduce until syrupy and broken down, again at least 15 minutes or so; the mixture should be jammy. 3. Combine squash and onions in a bowl and smash with a fork until combined. Taste for seasoning. 4. Add the remaining oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add bread and cook until just golden on both sides, less than 10 minutes total; drain on paper towels. Spread cheese on toasts, then top with the squash-onion mixture. Sprinkle with coarse salt and garnish with mint. YIELD 4 to 8 servings
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