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Sweet and Sour Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound butternut squash
5 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
1 tsp sugar
4 T wine vinegar
Salt
Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Directions:
Directions:
1. Peel the butternut squash with a vegetable peeler. Cut the squash lengthwise or crosswise into thin slices. In a large skillet, saute the garlic in the olive oil until it is lightly colored. Add the squash slices and saute them until they are tender. Drain on paper towels.

2. Add the sugar and vinegar to the skillet, bring to a boil and turn off the heat immediately. Arrange the squash in layers in a high-sided glass bowl and add salt to taste. Pour in the vinegar-sugar sauce, turning the slices to coat them,and let the squash marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

3. Garnish squash with mint and serve at room temperature.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 servings
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This preparation can also be used for other vegetables including green beans, eggplant and cauliflower.

 

 

 

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