Best Summer Squash Rolls With Herbed Ricotta Arugula And Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette Recipes

HERBED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Saute 1 1/2 pounds diced yellow squash in butter over medium-high heat, 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 sprigs thyme, and salt to taste; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low; partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; cook 2 more minutes. Stir in chopped parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RIBBONS WITH ARUGULA, PANCETTA, AND HAZELNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Begin salad:
• Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
• Roast hazelnuts on a baking sheet in oven until fragrant and pale golden inside (cut one open to test), 8 to 10 minutes (keep oven on). Wrap hot nuts in a towel and rub together to remove any loose skins. Halve nuts.
• While nuts are roasting, cook pancetta in a 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Roast squash:
• Increase oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Lightly oil baking sheet.
• Halve squash lengthwise and seed. Use vegetable peeler to peel squash into long thin ribbons into a large bowl. Toss squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl until coated. Spread ribbons evenly on a 13- by 9-inch baking sheet, or arrange ribbons into a 13- by 9-inch rectangle on a larger baking sheet. Bake until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, then turn on broiler and broil until lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Make vinaigrette while squash is roasting:
• Bring cider to a boil in a small saucepan, then boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Whisk reduced cider with cider vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified.
• Assemble salad:
• Toss arugula and chicory in a very large bowl with about 1/2 cup vinaigrette (there will be some left over). Then toss in pancetta and hazelnuts.
• Cut squash into 8 rectangles and carefully transfer each with a metal spatula to a plate. Divide salad among plates and drizzle a little of remaining vinaigrette on squash.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH WITH HOT HONEY AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Heat a small skillet over medium. Swirl in 1 tablespoon olive oil, add almonds, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape almonds onto a small paper-towel-lined plate; let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
• Return skillet to medium heat; add 2 tablespoons olive oil and shallots. Cook, stirring often, until translucent and just turning golden on edges, about 3 minutes. Stir in honey and jalapeño. Bring to a simmer over medium, then simmer, undisturbed, 1 minute. Remove from heat; pour mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Whisk in vinegar.
• Preheat grill to medium-high; scrub grates, then lightly brush with vegetable oil. Brush summer squashes and zucchini with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; grill, flipping twice, until lightly charred and tender, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to baking dish with honey mixture; toss to coat, and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes, flipping summer squashes and zucchini halfway. (Or refrigerate, covered, up to 12 hours.)
• Dollop ricotta evenly among 4 plates; season with salt and pepper. Serve vegetables atop ricotta, drizzled with leftover honey mixture from baking dish, and sprinkled with toasted almonds and mint.