An easy recipe that's as simple as stirring and watching with a nod to Mario Batali.
Sweet and Sour Pumpkin
Prep time:25 minutes
Total time:50 minutes
Yield:Serves 2-4
Ingredients
1/2sugar pumpkin
2 ouncesolive oil
2 clovesgarlic, crushed
3 tablespoonshoney
3 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
Handfulbasil leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoonmint, chopped fine
Dashsea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Sprigsmint, optional garnish
Cooking directions
Cut pumpkin into 1/2-inch wedges.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and sautee about 2 minutes or until fragrant. Remove garlic.
Add pumpkin wedges. Cook until tender, turning golden brown. Flipping wedges once, about 10 minutes.
Drizzle honey then vinegar over pumpkin. Cook until the liquids are reduced. Add basil and mint. Shake pan, turning ingredients. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Plate and serve.
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