Butternut Squash, Carrot & Parsnip Ragout

* Exported from MasterCook *

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CARROT & PARSNIP RAGOUT

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 t Olive oil
3 c Peeled and cubed butternut
Squash (about 1 lb)
Salt & freshly ground black
Pepper
1 1/4 c Defatted reduced-sodium
Chicken stock
1 tb Butter
2 c Peeled, diced carrots
2 c Peeled, diced parsnips
1 t Sugar
2 lg Leeks, trimmed (all but 2"
Of green removed), cleaned
And chopped
Freshly grated nutmeg to
Taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a shallow roasting
pan on the stovetop, heat
olive oil over medium heat. Add squash, season with
salt and pepper and toss
gently. Add 1/2 c of the stock and transfer the pan
to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, or until squash is
just tender; do not over cook. Meanwhile, in
a large nonstick skillet, heat butter oven medium
heat. Add carrots, parsnips, sugar and salt and
pepper to taste; cook until the vegetables are lightly
browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 c of the stock,
cover the pan and
simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a
dish and set aside. Add
leeks and the remaining 1/4 c stock to the skillet,
season with salt and pepper, cover the pan and simmer
until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the reserved
squash, carrots and parsnips and toss gently. Taste
and adjust seasonings, adding a grating of nutmeg.
Simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes to warm
through before serving.



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