Shredded Butternut Squash

This recipe will make you slap yourself on the forehead and say "why didn't I think of that." It should be called Shredded Butternut Squash - DUH!

Butternut squash is so delicious but it just takes so darn long to cook. The peeling can be a pain but the most tedious part I find is the actual cooking. Well, that was until I saw Sara Moulton cooking it on her PBS show. It almost looks like rice with saffron.

Shredded Butternut Squash (Adapted from Sara Moulton)

1 medium butternut squash
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 T olive oil
6 mint leaves, shredded
1/3 c pistachios, chopped
4 dates, chopped
salt/pepper
3 T lemon juice

Peel the squash and grate it in the food processor (or by hand - which will take longer!). Set aside. Saute shallots in olive oil for about 1 minute. Add squash and cook on medium-high heat. Stirring for about 3 minutes or until squash is tender. You will find the texture changes when it is done. Stir in mint, pistachio, dates, salt/pepper, and lemon juice. DONE!

You will be amazed. You will want to add different flavor combinations. You will want to buy more butternut squash.

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