Butternut Squash, Apple, and Leek Gratin Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash, Apple, and Leek Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 ½ cups thinly sliced leeks; 2 cups cubed peeled braeburn apples (1/2-inch cubes); 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; ½ cup apple cider or ½ cup apple juice; 2 slices white bread; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Servings: persons

5 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 ½ cups thinly sliced leeks
2 cups cubed peeled braeburn apples (1/2-inch cubes)
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
½ cup apple cider or ½ cup apple juice
2 slices white bread
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon butter, melted

1
Steam squash, covered, 9 minutes or until tender (I use my Black & Decker vegetable steamer).
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3
Add in leek; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
In a large bowl, mix together the squash, leek, apple, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and pepper; toss gently to coat.
5
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole; pour cider over squash mixture.
6
Cover and bake in a 400F oven for 20 minutes.
7
Put bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1 cup.
8
Mix together bread crumbs, pine nuts, and butter; sprinkle over gratin; bake, uncovered for 15 more minutes or until golden brown.

2246

kcal

Calories

242

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes), 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 ½ cups thinly sliced leeks, 2 cups cubed peeled braeburn apples (1/2-inch cubes), and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash, Apple, and Leek Gratin falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash, Apple, and Leek Gratin

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