This was an outstanding dish that we served last night with a lamb tagine. It's fairly easy to put together, and will fill your house with wonderful smells! The sweetness is a nice accompaniment to a spicier dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds butternut or kabocha squash, halfed lengthwise and seeded
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark raisins
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- To save time on baking, cut the squash halves into 2-3 pieces width wise. Place skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Add 1/2 cup of water and cover the squash with paper towels. Put in the oven for 40 minutes or until soft. Remove, let cool, and scoop the pulp out into a large bowl.
- While squash is cooking, heat the oil in a large skilled on medium and lightly toast the almonds until golden, shaking or stirring frequently about 2-3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove to a bowl.
- Add the onions and saute until translucent - about 10 minutes. Add the salt and pepper to taste, 2 Tbsp parsley, 2 tsp sugar, the cinnamon and raisins, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 25 more minutes until the onions are caramelized.
- Fold the squash in with the onions (or vice versa), correct for seasoning with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and the almonds.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 206g | |
Recipe makes 6 servings | |
Calories 434 | |
Calories from Fat 272 | 63% |
Total Fat 32.07g | 40% |
Saturated Fat 1.24g | 5% |
Trans Fat 0.18g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 9mg | 0% |
Potassium 518mg | 15% |
Total Carbs 31.25g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
Sugars 15.48g | 10% |
Protein 12.96g | 21% |
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