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Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale

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Adapted from cooklocal.com

INGREDIENTS
1 small butternut squash
1 bunch kale or spinach, rinsed well and chopped
1/2 onion, or 2 shallots, or a few green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Vegetable oil (olive or canola)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Butter (optional)

PREPARATION

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Wash squash, cut in half, and scoop out seeds and stringy bits.
  • Cut squash into quarters and peel, then cut into 1-inch chunks.
  • Mix chunks with balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and salt.
  • Roast for around 30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally, then remove from oven and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet to medium, and sauté onions or shallots in enough butter or oil to coat. When starting to soften, add in garlic, and sauté garlic for 2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant and starting to color.
  • Add chopped greens in small batches, stirring constantly, until they start to wilt and turn bright green.
  • Add roasted squash to the greens, mix, and serve.

Serves 4. Prep time, 15 minutes; cook time, approximately 30 minutes.

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