Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings Recipe

Asparagus And Acorn Squash Rings Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 4
• 16 Asparagus stalks
• 2 Small or medium acorn squash

Method

1. Trim thick asparagus ends; cut squash in half crosswise.
2. Scoop out and discard squash seeds; slice squash into 1/4-inch rings.
3. In kettle, carefully cook squash rings, then asparagus in boiling, salted water until tender.
4. Don’t overcook.
5. Drain each vegetable as soon as it’s tender.
6. Heat butter in medium skillet.
7. Add sugar and walnuts.
8. Stir over medium heat until sugar is light brown.
9. Deglaze pan with lemon juice, vinegar and cider.
10. Cook, stirring constantly, to reduce by halF
11. To serve, layer 3 acorn squash rings on each of 4 plates; put 4 asparagus spears thru acorn squash.
12. Spoon sauce over.

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