Acorn Squash Agrodolce
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the baking sheet
- 2 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup dried currants
- 1/4 cup honey
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons salted almonds
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut the acorn squash in half; scoop out the seeds and discard.
- Slice the squash into 1- inch slices.
- Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and roast until tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the peel and dice the squash.
- In the meantime, make the agrodolce.
- In a small saucepan, combine the red wine vinegar, currants and honey.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cook until reduced and syrupy, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in a pinch of crushed red pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash with the agrodolce sauce, mint and almonds.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
nonstick cooking spray, acorn, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, red wine vinegar, currants, honey, red pepper, fresh mint, almonds
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/acorn-squash-agrodolce.html (may not work)