Med Vegan: Provencal Butternut Squash Gratin

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Provencal Butternut Squash Gratin

 

Recipe By : The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen, Donna Klein p 156

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 butternut squash -- 3 pounds

- peeled and seeded

- coarsely chopped

1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley -- chopped

2 large garlic cloves -- finely chopped

- to 6

1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground sage

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

1/4 cup vegetable broth

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

 

If you are looking for a special yet simple squash dish to prepare

for Thanksgiving, look no further. Prepared in this manner, the

butternut variety never tasted so buttery and tender. The Provencaux

can't seem to get enough of garlic, but as that might not be the case

with some of your guests, the number of cloves to use has been left

to your discretion.

 

Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly oil a 2 1/2-quart gratin or shallow

casserole.

 

In a large bowl, combine the squash, parsley, and garlic. Sprinkle

with the flour, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; toss well to combine.

Add the broth and 1 tablespoon of the oil; stir well to combine.

Transfer to the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the remaining

oil.

 

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time,

or until the top is nicely browned and the squash is meltingly

tender. Serve hot.

 

Advance preparation: As peeling and chopping the squash is the most

time-consuming step in this recipe the peeled and chopped squash can

be refrigerated in an airtight plastic bag or container overnight

before using in the recipe. The assembled gratin can be held at room

temperature for one hour before baking, or it can be covered and

refrigerated for several hours before baking.

 

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 99 Calories; 5g Fat (40%

calories from fat); 1g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol;

74mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat

 

 

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