Thanksgiving Winter Squash With Caramelized Onions Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Winter Squash With Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds butternut squash calabaza or kabocha squash, halved lengthwise and seeded; 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil; ⅔ cup almonds silvered; 2 pounds onions peeled and sliced thinly in rounds; 1 x salt to taste; 1 bunch parsley leaves finely chopped, flat-leaf; 2 teaspoons sugar plus 1 tablespoon, optional; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; ⅓ cup raisins, seedless; 1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds butternut squash calabaza or kabocha squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil
⅔ cup almonds silvered
2 pounds onions peeled and sliced thinly in rounds
1 x salt to taste
1 bunch parsley leaves finely chopped, flat-leaf
2 teaspoons sugar plus 1 tablespoon, optional
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
⅓ cup raisins, seedless
1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2
Arrange the squash, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Add 1/4 cup of water, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until the squash is very soft, 28 to 32 minutes.
4
Remove from the oven, and let cool enough to handle, scoop out the pulp into a large bowl.
5
Heat the oil in a large skillet, and stir in the almonds and cook until golden.
6
Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
7
Saute the onions in the same pan over medium heat until translucent.
8
Then add salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the cinnamon and the raisins, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 more minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
9
Gently fold the onions into the squash.
10
Season with pepper and more salt, if needed, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley, the almonds and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar if desired.
11
Serve, or make ahead and reheat before serving.

2000

kcal

Calories

209

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds butternut squash calabaza or kabocha squash, halved lengthwise and seeded, 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil, ⅔ cup almonds silvered, 2 pounds onions peeled and sliced thinly in rounds, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Winter Squash With Caramelized Onions falls under the General 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.

Thanksgiving Winter Squash With Caramelized Onions

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