KABOCHA SQUASH WITH SAGE AND LEEKS

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I had this at a restaurant in Los Angeles called JAR. When the LA Times posted the recipe, I HAD to try it- delicious and easy (I have cut the butter by half)

Provided by MSMD310

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2 1/2-3 lb) kabocha squash (2.5-3 lbs)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
4 -8 leaves fresh sage, chopped into ribbons
1 leek, julienned white only
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350.
  • prepare squash by washing, poking 2-4 holes into center with sharp knife.
  • bake whole squash in oven for 60-90 minutes, until soft.
  • when squash is done, cut in half, remove seeds and fibers, and scrape flesh from skin into a bowl, mash but do not puree squash.
  • melt butter in a large skillet.
  • add sage leaves and fry until crisp 1-2 minutes.
  • add leek and salt and continue heating 2-5 minutes until leeks are soft and translucent.
  • now add squash to skillet and mix until all butter is incorporated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.5, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 799.8, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 3.3

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