Try this seasonal hash recipe
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • caper raisin relish, see recipe in notes
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 4 cup (16-20 ounces) cubed, peeled kabocha squash (about ¾-inch piece size)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil or expeller pressed canola oil or safflower oil
  • 1 medium-size red or sweet onion, peeled, halved, cut into ¼-inch wedges
  • 1 small poblano or red bell pepper, cored, diced 1/3-inch
  • 1 small jalapeno, halved, seeded, finely chopped
Directions
  1. Step 1: Make Caper raisin relish.
  2. Step 2: Mix ½ cup ricotta, 1 tablespoon minced mint leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes or refrigerate covered for up to a day.
  3. Step 3: Put 4 cups kabocha squash cubes in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/3 cup water. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap, vented at one corner. Microwave on high (100% power), stirring once or twice, until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain.
  4. Step 4: Heat a large, well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 1 ½ tablespoons oil, then 1 chopped onion. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in drained squash, 1 diced poblano and 1 finely-chopped jalapeno. Cook, mashing squash lightly until things start to get crusty and crispy, about 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot dolloped with minted ricotta and some of the caper raisin relish.