ASPARAGUS AND ACORN SQUASH RINGS

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Make and share this Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 asparagus spears
2 small acorn squash
1/4 cup clarified butter (see note)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 tablespoons apple cider

Steps:

  • Trim thick asparagus ends; cut squash in half crosswise. Scoop out and discard squash seeds; slice squash into 1/4-inch rings.
  • In large pan on top of stove, carefully cook squash rings, then asparagus in boiling, salted water until tender, but not overcooked. Drain each vegetable as soon as it's tender.
  • Heat butter in medium skillet. Add sugar and walnuts. Stir over medium heat until sugar is light brown.
  • Deglaze pan with lemon juice, vingar and cider. Cook, stirring constantly, to reduce by half.
  • To serve, layer 3 acorn squash rings on each of 4 plates; put 4 asparagus spears thru acorn squash. Spoon sauce over.
  • NOTE: To make clarified butter, slowly melt stick of butter over very low heat. Let solids settle to bottom; use oil (clarified butter) from top and discard solids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 17.2, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 5.6

Magdolna Braxatorisz
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This is a must-try recipe for anyone who loves roasted vegetables.


Kyleigh Currie
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Felix Bassey
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I love the combination of roasted acorn squash and asparagus. It's a perfect side dish for a fall dinner.


Andrew Insaidoo
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Ahmad hassan Joiya
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


JLynn Torres
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and delicious.


Kenneth
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Miller Marley
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The squash and asparagus are roasted to perfection and the lemon-herb dressing adds a nice touch of flavor.


Bilal Moged
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet squash and the adults appreciated the roasted asparagus. I will definitely be making this again.


Subroto Biswes
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I'm not a huge fan of acorn squash, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The squash was roasted to perfection and the asparagus was cooked just right. The lemon-herb dressing was also a nice touch.


Melessa Clopton
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This is one of my favorite ways to cook acorn squash. The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the squash, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of green. I also love the crunch of the panko bread crumbs.


GEEDO Nagy
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner when I'm short on time. The squash and asparagus cook up in the oven in just 20 minutes, and the lemon-herb dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor. Yum!


Sl4nzq
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This dish was an absolute delight! The combination of roasted acorn squash and asparagus was simply magical. The sweetness of the squash paired perfectly with the earthy flavor of the asparagus. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a