🌿 Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings Recipe 🌿
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
✨ Description:
Delight your taste buds with this exquisite Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This vibrant vegetable dish combines the earthy sweetness of acorn squash with the crisp freshness of asparagus, creating a visually stunning and flavorful treat. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, it’s a true celebration of seasonal produce.
🍽️ Recipe Category:
Vegetable
🏷️ Keywords:
< 30 Mins
🥦 Ingredients:
- 16 asparagus spears
- 2 acorn squash
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1/2 fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
🔢 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 326.5
- Fat Content: 21.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 17.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.6g
- Fiber Content: 5.5g
- Sugar Content: 7.9g
- Protein Content: 5.6g
🍽️ Recipe Servings:
4
📜 Instructions:
- Trim the thick ends of the asparagus and cut the acorn squash in half crosswise. Scoop out and discard the squash seeds, then slice the squash into 1/4-inch rings.
- In a large pan on the stove, carefully cook the squash rings and then the asparagus in boiling, salted water until tender, ensuring not to overcook. Drain each vegetable as soon as it reaches the desired tenderness.
- Heat butter in a medium skillet. Add sugar and walnuts, stirring over medium heat until the sugar turns a light brown color.
- Deglaze the pan with fresh lemon juice, cider vinegar, and apple cider. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reduces by half, creating a rich and flavorful sauce.
- To serve, layer three acorn squash rings on each of four plates. Thread four asparagus spears through the acorn squash rings and generously spoon the prepared sauce over the top.
- 🚨 NOTE: To make clarified butter, slowly melt a stick of butter over very low heat. Let the solids settle to the bottom; use the oil (clarified butter) from the top and discard the solids.
🌟 Enjoy the Culinary Adventure!
Savor the delightful combination of textures and flavors in these Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings. This recipe not only pleases the palate but also provides a visually appealing dish that’s quick to prepare. Share the joy of fresh, seasonal ingredients with your loved ones, creating memorable moments around the dining table. Bon Appétit! 🌿🍽️✨
