Looking for a vegan-friendly comfort dish that will wow your guests? Look no further than this Fried Acorn Squash with Savory Grits! This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it’s sure to please vegans and meat-eaters alike. So give it a try today!
This vegetable is often seen at farmers markets and in CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares/boxes. Check out the video link below for the cooking demo of this recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 acorn squah
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flake
- Directions
- Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. Peel the skin if desired.
- Cut acorn squash into 1/2 inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl add corn starch, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, Italian seasonings.
- Mix the cubed acorn squash with the seasoned corn starch.
- Heat pan on medium high.
- Add oil.
- Add seasoned cubed squash.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Lower heat to medium low and continue stirring every few minutes.
- Cook for another 20-25 minutes or until fork soft.
The acorn squash used in this video are from Moon Valley Farm.
Video Link: Fried Acorn Squash with Savory Grits (vegan): Live at Five – YouTube