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Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe
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Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe
Ingredients:
3 cup torn day-old country-style bread
3/4 lb butternut squash
2 tbsp olive oil
1 leek, washed -cut in 2-inch lengths -and julienned
1 large garlic, minced
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, cover bread with hot water and let stand until
softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Peel, seed and coarsely grate squash.
4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add
leek and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, thyme
and grated squash; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Let cool
slightly.
5. Transfer squash mixture to a large bowl. Add egg, ricotta, Parmesan,
parsley, salt, pepper and reserved bread; stir to combine.
6. Spread squash mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Drizzle with
remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes, until slightly
puffed and beginning to brown at the edges.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS.
190 calories per serving; 9 grams protein; 10 grams fat (3.5 grams
saturated fat); 18 grams carbohydrate; 445 mg sodium: 50 mg cholesterol; 2
grams fiber.
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>
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Preparation Time: 0:00
Servings: 6
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