Butternut Squash and Chile Pan-Fry
- 1 medium butternut squash, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
- 1 pound fresh green Poblano chiles (about 4 whole peppers), or 1 cup canned Poblanos
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack
- With a vegetable peeler, peel the squash, then cut in half, and remove the seeds.
- Cut the squash into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Roast the peppers by placing them over a stovetop gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- (Alternately, the peppers can be roasted under a broiler, or on top of a gas or charcoal grill.)
- Place the blackened peppers in a plastic or paper bag, and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the stems and seeds, and chop.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Add the squash, salt, and chili powder, and stir well.
- Cover and cook until the squash is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir in chiles and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the vegetables and cover.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot out of the pan.
butternut squash, chiles, olive oil, yellow onion, salt, chili powder, grated monterey
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/butternut-squash-and-chile-pan-fry-recipe.html (may not work)