Balsamic Roasted Fennel And Acorn Squash Rice Casserole Food

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.

ROASTED BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH HORSERADISH FROTH, ACORN SQUASH WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS, BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and mustard. Brush mixture all over chicken.
• Arrange acorn squash on a separate baking sheet, flesh side up, and season the flesh with salt and pepper. Arrange pumpkin seeds on sheet next to squash. Arrange potatoes on the baking sheet with the chicken or the baking sheet with the squash (or a third baking sheet--wherever they fit!) and spray with cooking spray. Season potatoes with salt and black pepper.
• Roast chicken, squash and potatoes for 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and squash and potatoes are tender, shaking the pan with the pumpkin seeds occasionally to prevent burning.
• Cook rice according to package directions.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and garlic powder. Scald milk by heating just until tiny bubbles appear around the edges of pan. Transfer mixture to a blender and add sour cream and horseradish. Process until blended and foamy.
• Serve half of the chicken with horseradish foam spooned over top (reserve remaining chicken for another meal). Serve squash with pumpkin seeds sprinkled over top. Serve half of the rice with this meal and reserve the other half for another meal. Reserve potatoes for another meal.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH & BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cut squash lengthwise into quarters; remove and discard seeds. Cut each quarter crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts., Place squash and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a dry large skillet, toast pecans over medium-low heat 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add syrup and butter; cook and stir until butter is melted., Sprinkle vegetables with pecan mixture; gently toss to combine.

BALSAMIC ROASTED FENNEL AND ACORN SQUASH RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
• Remove the skin from the squash with a vegetable peeler (if desired). Cut each wedge in half and place in a large bowl along with the fennel pieces.
• Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle mixture over the squash and fennel; toss to coat. Transfer squash and fennel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out to form a single layer.
• Roast until squash is tender, about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice as directed on the box. Mix the roasted squash and fennel with the rice. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Top with the chopped parsley and keep warm until ready to serve.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FOR ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on a cutting board, mash together garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt to form a paste.
• In a medium bowl, stir together garlic paste, mustard, and balsamic and red-wine vinegars. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

BALSAMIC ROASTED FENNEL AND ACORN SQUASH RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
• Remove the skin from the squash with a vegetable peeler (if desired). Cut each wedge in half and place in a large bowl along with the fennel pieces.
• Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle mixture over the squash and fennel; toss to coat. Transfer squash and fennel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out to form a single layer.
• Roast until squash is tender, about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice as directed on the box. Mix the roasted squash and fennel with the rice. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Top with the chopped parsley and keep warm until ready to serve.