PATTYPAN SQUASH BRAISED WITH ONION, TOMATO AND CHORIZO

Pattypan Squash Braised With Onion, Tomato and Chorizo image

Provided by Daniel Patterson

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 8 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 pounds Roma tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup sliced chorizo (about 1/2 pound)
2 pounds small (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter) pattypan squash, stem ends trimmed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender. Add the tomatoes, chorizo, squash, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook until the squash are tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.
Stir in the cilantro, season with salt and black pepper and either serve now or cool and reheat later.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 682 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams