Grilled Delicata Squash with Warm Cranberry Dressing
Description
This smoky and buttery grilled delicata squash recipe topped with a sweet and tangy warm cranberry dressing, is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday meal.
Ingredients
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1 large delicata squash
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced shallot
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons dried cranberries, coarsley chopped
Directions
1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Scrub delicata squash well to make sure the skin is clean. Slice the ends off the delicata squash. Using a spoon or butter knife, reach into the ends, remove the seeds, and discard. Slice squash into 3/4-inch slices. Place into a resealable plastic bag with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallot and saute until lightly browned and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme and whisk in balsamic vinegar and honey until well combined. Add cranberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until dressing is starting to thicken, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside; keep warm.
4
Place squash slices on the preheated grill and close lid; grill until lightly charred and soft, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove squash to a platter and spoon warm dressing over the top.