Butternut Squash Carrot and Parsnip Ragout

butternut_squash_carrot_parsnip_ragout Butternut Squash Carrot and Parsnip Ragout – This succulent, butternut squash recipe has an abundance of vegetables in it. We listed the winter variety but feel free to use your favorites or whatever you have on hand. Reheats well in the microwave, if you happen to heve any left!

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Winter Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Butternut Squash Carrot and Parsnip Ragout

1 tsp Olive oil
3 c Butternut Squash,peeled,cubed,(about 1 lb)
Salt & freshly ground black Pepper
1 1/4 c Reduced-sodium Vegetable Broth
1 Tbsp Butter
2 c Peeled,diced carrots
2 c Peeled,diced parsnips
1 t Sugar
2 lg Leeks,trimmed,all but 2 inch of green removed
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

Directions to make Butternut Squash Carrot and Parsnip Ragout

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a shallow roasting pan on the stovetop, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add squash, season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Add 1/2 c of the stock and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, or until squash is just tender; do not over cook.
Step 2:Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter oven medium heat. Add carrots, parsnips, sugar and salt and pepper to taste; cook until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 c of the stock, cover the pan and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 3:Transfer to a dish and set aside. Add leeks and the remaining 1/4 c stock to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, cover the pan and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the reserved squash, carrots and parsnips and toss gently.
Step 4:Taste and adjust seasonings, adding a grating of nutmeg. Simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes to warm through before serving.

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