Pinot Noir-Glazed Squab with Roasted Vegetables
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustrad
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup Pinot Noir
- Four 1-pound squabs, butterflied and breastbones removed
- 2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 pound white mushrooms, stemmed
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, mustard and honey.
- In a small saucepan, boil the Pinot Noir until it is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 7 minutes.
- Gradually whisk the hot wine into the dressing; let cool.
- Pour half of the marinade into a large, sturdy resealable plastic bag and add the squabs.
- Let marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 and position a rack in the upper third.
- In a large bowl, toss the vegetables and herbs with the remaining marinade and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and roast for about 30 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Drain the vegetables in a colander for a few minutes, then return them to the baking sheet and roast for about 5 minutes more, or until tender.
- Transfer to a large platter, cover loosely and keep warm.
- Remove the squabs from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet.
- Season the squabs with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet, skin side down.
- Cook over moderately high heat until the skin is dark brown, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the squabs to a baking sheet, skin side up, and roast for 10 minutes for medium rare.
- Arrange the squabs on the vegetables and serve immediately.
olive oil, mustrad, honey, squabs, yellow squash, zucchini, white mushrooms, red bell peppers, red onion, thyme, sage, salt, vegetable oil
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pinot-noirglazed-squab-with-roasted-vegetables (may not work)