Afghani Squash Casserole
- 2 lb. winter squash, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh mint, or 1 tsp. dried, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup minced scallions
- 1 tsp. salt
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil over high heat, add squash and cook about 25 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
- Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat spaghetti sauce over medium heat, and add cinnamon, cloves and pepper.
- Cook 10 minutes, or until sauce reduces to about 3 cups.
- Mix yogurt with mint, scallions and salt, and set aside.
- Place squash in serving dish, and pour spaghetti sauce over top, leaving some squash uncovered.
- Drizzle with yogurt sauce, and garnish with mint leaves.
winter, spaghetti sauce, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, freshly ground black pepper, plain yogurt, fresh mint, scallions, salt
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/afghani-squash-casserole/ (may not work)