Author Notes
This fall/winter recipe comes from an old "Eating well" magazine that I happened to have lying around. I have changed it quite a bit, roasting the squash halves instead of microwaving, upping the onions and, garlic and beans and adding warm Indian spices to add extra flavor. Topped off with a breadcrumb, cheese, herb and pine nut mixture, this is perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. It could be a side dish or even a main - in that case, a salad and glass of wine would round out this aromatic, nourishing, absolutely delicious meal —shailini sisodia
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Ingredients
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2
acorn squash
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2 cups
onion chopped
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2
garlic cloves
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3 tablespoons
oil
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2 tablespoons
tomato paste
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1 teaspoon
coriander powder
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1 teaspoon
cumin powder
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8 cups
swiss chard leaves, chopped
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3 1/2 cups
white beans ( eg cannelini)
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3 tablespoons
kalamata olives, chopped
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half cup
breadcrumbs ( regular or panko)
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half cup
grated fresh parmesan cheese
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4 tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
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2 tablespoons
pine nuts
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1 teaspoon
chili flakes - or more, to taste
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half teaspoon
salt
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half teaspoon
pepper
Directions
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Cut acorn squashes in half ( easier cutting - pierce in several places with a fork and microwave 1 minute, then cut a small slice off the bottoms so they rest flat. Scoop out flesh, leaving about 1/2 inch shell. Brush with 1 tbsp. oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper ( about 1/4 tsp. each) and roast cut side down, about 20 -25 mins until fork tender ( 350 degrees) Set aside
In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil and sauté onions about 5 mins. Add squash flesh and garlic, cook another 5 mins. or so. Stir in water, tomato paste ,1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, the cumin and coriander and the chili flakes and cook another 10 mins. Add a little water if it sticks to the pan. Stir in chard, cover and cook till tender, another 5 - 7 mins. Stir in beans and olives, cook till heated through, 3 - 4 mins.
Remove from heat. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese and 1 tbsp. oil. Fill each squash half with about I cup of chard mixture - Place in a baking pan or sheet. Sprinkle each squash half with the breadcrumb mixture, a tbsp. of fresh cilantro or parsley and 1/2 tbsp. pinenuts. Broil in oven center till breadcrumbs are browned, or roast at 350 for about 7 - 10 mins.
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