Agrodolce Delicata Squash

Need any easy side dish for dinner? Add a plant! Enjoy delicata squash with fish or poultry. The secret ingredient is balsamic agrodolce (tart & sweet in Italian). Smoky rich vinegar flavors envelope creamy, tender squash. Add to fall greens for next day lunch.

4 servings.

Simple Ingredients

· 1 ½ tablespoons Villa Graziella Oro-Gold Balsamic Vinegar.

· 2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 2 delicata squash – about 2 pounds total.

· 1/3 cup chopped almonds, pecans.

· 5-6 fresh sage leaves, rinsed, pat dry and very thinly sliced.

· 1 ½ teaspoons each flakey sea salt & cracked pepper, + other herbs optinal.

Easy Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper brush with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, set aside.

2. Wash squash, scrape off any tough bits of skin with a knife. Cut squash in 1/2, remove seeds with a spoon & strings from the core with a paring knife.

3. Cut into ½-inch thick half-moons, then place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper & other herbs. Toss to thoroughly coat with a large spoon or your hands.

4. Spread squash slices evenly onto prepared the baking sheet, roast for 10 minutes. Flip slices over, roast 10 more minutes. Flip slices one last time, roast 4-8 minutes or until both sides are tender brown, not burnt. Slices should be soft for a fork to easily spear through.

5. As the slices roast, in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, toast nuts stirring frequently, until fragrant & golden, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside.

6. Remove the slices from oven, place on a serving dish or platter.

7. Sprinkle slices with ½ teaspoon each flakey sea salt & pepper.

8. Drizzle slices with the balsamic vinegar and season to taste.

9. Top with nuts, garnish with sage.

10.Toss, serve immediately & enjoy!

Helpful Hints

· As its’ name suggests, the soft rind delicata squash can be eaten, no need to peel.

· Worth the time, flipping slices ensures the rind & both sides are evenly cooked.

· Toasting nuts brings out buttery nutty flavors, while elevating crunchiness.

· An Italian sauce, Agrodolce has a thick consistency. Often made with vinegar, mixed with dried raisins, red onions veggies & pine nuts.

· Refrigerate & store in a covered glass container up to 3 days.

· Add squash slices to fresh arugula or greens, top with dried cranberries, cherries or pomegranate, and feta or goat cheese for a tasty salad.

· Discard or compost squash seeds & strings. Although not as flavorful as pumpkin seeds, squash seeds can be roasted with a plenty of salt.

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