Figato Finto

By LeeBoruchow

Winter squash "liver"

Ingredients

• 2 pound piece hubbard or other large squash variety
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 bunch parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the squash and remove the strings and the seeds. Cut the pulp into slices no more than 1/2-inch thick and season with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the squash slices in olive oil until tender and browned on one side. Turn squash pieces and add cinnamon and garlic and parsley and briefly cook. Add sugar and vinegar. Cook until syrupy. Add mint and toss. Arrange the squash on a large platter. Pour the sauce over the squash.