Provential Squash In Balsamic Fig Reduction Sauce Recipes

BALSAMIC ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve, seed and thinly slice 1 large acorn squash; toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Divide between 2 baking sheets and roast at 425 degrees F until browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar and top with chopped toasted almonds and grated ricotta salata.

BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, until fruit has broken down, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig. Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.

PROVENTIAL SQUASH IN BALSAMIC FIG REDUCTION SAUCE

Steps:

• To sautee the squash: Slice the squash into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Heat olive oil on medium to medium high heat, and sautee squash for 10-15 minutes, or until soft and slightly golden (you will notice the color becoming lighter). At this point, add the butter, fig preserves, and all other ingredients. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring constantly, until tender.* *Tip: If you find you've added the ingredients for the reduction sauce too soon, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and continue cooking until tender. To boil the squash as a low-cal alternative: Remove seeds. Slice the squash in half and boil for 1 hour, or until tender. Remove from skin with a fork. Combine all other ingredients (minus olive oil) in a separate pan over medium-low heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened. Drizzle shredded squash lightly with balsamic fig reduction sauce.

BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.
• Cover; bring to boil over high heat.
• Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, until fruit has broken down, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig.
• Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.