Easy Sweet And Sour Squash Rings Recipes

SWEET & SOUR SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk first 6 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place vegetables in a large bowl; toss with dressing., Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Serve with a slotted spoon.

PORK WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR SQUASH

Steps:

• Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and spread in a single layer on the hot baking sheet. Roast until the squash is tender and browned on the bottom, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop the celery and red onion and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the pork with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon thyme. Add
• 2 pork scallopini to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add 1 more tablespoon oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining pork.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the celery, red onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, capers and remaining 1 tablespoon thyme and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the squash, vinegar, sugar and 1/4 cup water and cook until the liquid is almost absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the basil. Divide the pork and vegetables among plates.

HONEY ROASTED SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Halve each squash crosswise, peel & scoop out seeds.
• Cut into 1 inch thick rings & toss in honey mixture until well coated.
• At this point, you can cover & refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
• Arrange squash rings on a greased, foil lined, rimmed baking sheet & drizzle with honey mixture.
• Bake in preheated 350F oven, turning once & basting with liquid, until tender & golden- about 30 to 40 minutes.

EASY SWEET-AND-SOUR SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Trim 1-2-inches off each end of squash.
• Slice each squash into 4 rings.
• Remove all seeds.
• Coat jellyroll pan with cooking spray.
• Arrange rings in a single layer on the pan.
• Combine the honey, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Brush half of mixture onto rings.
• Bake, until beginning to soften (about 15 minutes).
• Brush with remaining honey mixture until tender, about another 10-15 minutes.
• Serve.

KADDU (SWEET AND SOUR BUTTERNUT SQUASH)

Steps:

• In a large (12-inch) deep sauté pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the fenugreek seeds and cook until they start to sputter, which should be within seconds. Reduce the heat to medium-low and swirl in the turmeric. Add the onion and sauté until it just starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ginger, chile powder and asafetida (if using), and cook for 1 minute. Add the butternut squash and salt, cover and cook until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, lime juice and brown sugar. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the tomatoes are soft but still retain their shape, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Taste and adjust the lime juice and salt according to taste. Garnish with the cilantro and serve warm.

GLAZED SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Cut squash into 1/2 inch slices; discard seeds. In a large roasting pan, layer squash rings and add hot water to the depth of 1/4 inch. Cover and bake at 350* for 20 minutes. Transfer each ring to an ungreased 15-inchX10 inchX1 inch baking pan. In small bowl mix corn syrup and orange juice. Brush over squash. Bake uncovered, at 350* for 30-40 minutes or until tender, basting every 10 minutes.

MAPLE GLAZED ACORN SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Cut squash crosswise into 4 1 inch slices; remove seeds. Place squash on microwave safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap, vent. Microwave HIGH 6 minutes or until tender.
• Preheat broiler.
• Place squash on baking sheet. Combine syrup and other remaining ingredients. Brush syrup mixture over squash. Broil 3 minutes or until bubbly. Drizzle with remaining syrup.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Microwave squash on high (100%) for 2 minutes.
• Pierce squash several times and microwave on high (100%) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until soft and fork tender.
• Slice into 1 inch thick rings and remove fibers and seeds.
• Arrange in a circle on a large plate.
• Microwave butter in a small container on high (100%) for 20 seconds until melted and brush over tops of squash rings.
• Cover with waxed paper and microwave an additional 2 to 4 minutes on high (100%) until very hot.

SWEET FRIED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Allow squash to rest for 5 minutes after cutting to release its moisture. Stir the flour, sugar, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Dredge the squash slices in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and set aside until needed.
• Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the squash in a single layer in the skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.