Pattypan Squash Braised With Onion, Tomato and Chorizo

Ingredients

• ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup sliced chorizo (about 1/2 pound)
• 2 pounds small (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter) pattypan squash, stem ends trimmed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    258 calories; 19 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 24 milligrams cholesterol; 358 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Serves 8 as a side dish

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender. Add the tomatoes, chorizo, squash, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and a pinch of salt.
2. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook until the squash are tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.
3. Stir in the cilantro, season with salt and black pepper and either serve now or cool and reheat later.

1 hour 10 minutes