Curry powder gives our local squash an East Indian flair. This is delicious with poultry, pork or beef.
Baking Time: 45 to 50 minutesPreparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 5 minutesServings: 4 to 6
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
- 1 Ontario Onion, chopped
- 2-1/2 tsp (12 mL) curry powder
- 1 Ontario Apple, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) apple juice
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) currants
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
- 1 medium Ontario Acorn Squash (about 2 lb/1kg)
- Chopped fresh coriander (optional)
Instructions
In large skillet, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter over medium heat; cook onion for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) of the curry powder; cook for 30 seconds. Add apple, apple juice, currants, salt and pepper; cook until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
Trim ends of squash and cut into 4 thick slices or rings; remove seeds. Set aside.
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